Finding the Third Proportional to 86,679,530 and 180,533,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,679,530 and 180,533,500 is: 376,009,706.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,679,530 : 180,533,500 = 180,533,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,679,530/180,533,500 = 180,533,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,679,530x = 180,533,500 × 180,533,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,679,530x = 32,592,344,622,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,592,344,622,250,000/86,679,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,009,706.35
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