Finding the Third Proportional to 86,820,120.50 and 180,785,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,820,120.50 and 180,785,170 is: 376,448,195.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,820,120.50 : 180,785,170 = 180,785,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,820,120.50/180,785,170 = 180,785,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,820,120.50x = 180,785,170 × 180,785,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,820,120.50x = 32,683,277,691,928,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,683,277,691,928,900/86,820,120.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,448,195.46
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