Finding the Third Proportional to 86,679,529 and 180,533,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,679,529 and 180,533,498 is: 376,009,702.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,679,529 : 180,533,498 = 180,533,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,679,529/180,533,498 = 180,533,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,679,529x = 180,533,498 × 180,533,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,679,529x = 32,592,343,900,116,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,592,343,900,116,004/86,679,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,009,702.36
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