Finding the Third Proportional to 98,774,712 and 212,720,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,774,712 and 212,720,364 is: 458,112,732.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,774,712 : 212,720,364 = 212,720,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,774,712/212,720,364 = 212,720,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,774,712x = 212,720,364 × 212,720,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,774,712x = 45,249,953,260,292,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,249,953,260,292,496/98,774,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,112,732.95
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