Finding the Third Proportional to 87,246,823 and 135,095,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,246,823 and 135,095,772 is: 209,186,615.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,246,823 : 135,095,772 = 135,095,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,246,823/135,095,772 = 135,095,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,246,823x = 135,095,772 × 135,095,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,246,823x = 18,250,867,612,275,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,250,867,612,275,984/87,246,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,186,615.45
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