Finding the Third Proportional to 45,278,974.50 and 70,608,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,278,974.50 and 70,608,873 is: 110,108,786.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,278,974.50 : 70,608,873 = 70,608,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,278,974.50/70,608,873 = 70,608,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,278,974.50x = 70,608,873 × 70,608,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,278,974.50x = 4,985,612,946,330,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,985,612,946,330,129/45,278,974.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,108,786.72
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