Finding the Third Proportional to 26,899,209 and 55,712,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 26,899,209 and 55,712,427 is: 115,389,063.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,899,209 : 55,712,427 = 55,712,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,899,209/55,712,427 = 55,712,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,899,209x = 55,712,427 × 55,712,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,899,209x = 3,103,874,522,230,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,103,874,522,230,329/26,899,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,389,063.01
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