Finding the Third Proportional to 98,823,888 and 142,566,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,823,888 and 142,566,480 is: 205,670,932.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,823,888 : 142,566,480 = 142,566,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,823,888/142,566,480 = 142,566,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,823,888x = 142,566,480 × 142,566,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,823,888x = 20,325,201,219,590,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,325,201,219,590,400/98,823,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,670,932.72
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