Finding the Third Proportional to 28,779,955 and 44,281,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,779,955 and 44,281,511 is: 68,132,567.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,779,955 : 44,281,511 = 44,281,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,779,955/44,281,511 = 44,281,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,779,955x = 44,281,511 × 44,281,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,779,955x = 1,960,852,216,443,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,960,852,216,443,121/28,779,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,132,567.14
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