Finding the Third Proportional to 48,536,883 and 68,270,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 48,536,883 and 68,270,549 is: 96,027,341.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,536,883 : 68,270,549 = 68,270,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,536,883/68,270,549 = 68,270,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,536,883x = 68,270,549 × 68,270,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,536,883x = 4,660,867,860,761,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,660,867,860,761,401/48,536,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,027,341.94
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