Finding the Third Proportional to 86,679,528 and 180,533,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,679,528 and 180,533,496 is: 376,009,698.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,679,528 : 180,533,496 = 180,533,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,679,528/180,533,496 = 180,533,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,679,528x = 180,533,496 × 180,533,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,679,528x = 32,592,343,177,982,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,592,343,177,982,016/86,679,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,009,698.37
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