Finding the Third Proportional to 86,617,009.50 and 180,398,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,617,009.50 and 180,398,766 is: 375,719,676.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,617,009.50 : 180,398,766 = 180,398,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,617,009.50/180,398,766 = 180,398,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,617,009.50x = 180,398,766 × 180,398,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,617,009.50x = 32,543,714,774,322,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,543,714,774,322,756/86,617,009.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,719,676.33
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