Finding the Third Proportional to 20,284,778 and 45,104,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,284,778 and 45,104,980 is: 100,294,872.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,284,778 : 45,104,980 = 45,104,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,284,778/45,104,980 = 45,104,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,284,778x = 45,104,980 × 45,104,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,284,778x = 2,034,459,220,800,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,034,459,220,800,400/20,284,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,294,872.38
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