Finding the Third Proportional to 27,726,042 and 61,827,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,726,042 and 61,827,172 is: 137,870,352.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,726,042 : 61,827,172 = 61,827,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,726,042/61,827,172 = 61,827,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,726,042x = 61,827,172 × 61,827,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,726,042x = 3,822,599,197,517,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,822,599,197,517,584/27,726,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,870,352.99
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