Finding the Third Proportional to 98,437,728 and 212,021,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,437,728 and 212,021,160 is: 456,664,057.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,437,728 : 212,021,160 = 212,021,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,437,728/212,021,160 = 212,021,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,437,728x = 212,021,160 × 212,021,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,437,728x = 44,952,972,287,745,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,952,972,287,745,600/98,437,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,664,057.58
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