Finding the Third Proportional to 86,899,272 and 180,941,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,899,272 and 180,941,670 is: 376,756,757.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,899,272 : 180,941,670 = 180,941,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,899,272/180,941,670 = 180,941,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,899,272x = 180,941,670 × 180,941,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,899,272x = 32,739,887,942,388,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,739,887,942,388,900/86,899,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,756,757.44
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