Finding the Third Proportional to 98,887,951 and 145,474,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,887,951 and 145,474,062 is: 214,006,888.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,887,951 : 145,474,062 = 145,474,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,887,951/145,474,062 = 145,474,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,887,951x = 145,474,062 × 145,474,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,887,951x = 21,162,702,714,779,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,162,702,714,779,844/98,887,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,006,888.61
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