Finding the Third Proportional to 86,324,533 and 180,629,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,324,533 and 180,629,833 is: 377,959,027.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,324,533 : 180,629,833 = 180,629,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,324,533/180,629,833 = 180,629,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,324,533x = 180,629,833 × 180,629,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,324,533x = 32,627,136,569,607,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,627,136,569,607,888/86,324,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,959,027.82
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