Finding the Third Proportional to 96,982,036 and 146,481,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,982,036 and 146,481,259 is: 221,244,677.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,982,036 : 146,481,259 = 146,481,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,982,036/146,481,259 = 146,481,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,982,036x = 146,481,259 × 146,481,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,982,036x = 21,456,759,238,225,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,456,759,238,225,080/96,982,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,244,677.09
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