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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,747,005.88 and 45,671,298.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,747,005.88 and 45,671,298.75 is: 100,538,243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,747,005.88 : 45,671,298.75 = 45,671,298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,747,005.88/45,671,298.75 = 45,671,298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,747,005.88x = 45,671,298.75 × 45,671,298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,747,005.88x = 2,085,867,529,511,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,867,529,511,751.50/20,747,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,538,243.55

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