Finding the Third Proportional to 48,217,204 and 72,774,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,217,204 and 72,774,209 is: 109,838,087.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,217,204 : 72,774,209 = 72,774,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,217,204/72,774,209 = 72,774,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,217,204x = 72,774,209 × 72,774,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,217,204x = 5,296,085,495,575,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,296,085,495,575,681/48,217,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,838,087.99
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