Finding the Third Proportional to 29,870,498 and 46,132,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,870,498 and 46,132,293 is: 71,247,170.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,870,498 : 46,132,293 = 46,132,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,870,498/46,132,293 = 46,132,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,870,498x = 46,132,293 × 46,132,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,870,498x = 2,128,188,457,437,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,128,188,457,437,849/29,870,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,247,170.28
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