Finding the Third Proportional to 86,679,612 and 180,533,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,679,612 and 180,533,736 is: 376,010,333.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,679,612 : 180,533,736 = 180,533,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,679,612/180,533,736 = 180,533,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,679,612x = 180,533,736 × 180,533,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,679,612x = 32,592,429,834,117,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,592,429,834,117,696/86,679,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,010,333.71
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