Finding the Third Proportional to 52,608,462 and 115,273,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,608,462 and 115,273,884 is: 252,584,238.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,608,462 : 115,273,884 = 115,273,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,608,462/115,273,884 = 115,273,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,608,462x = 115,273,884 × 115,273,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,608,462x = 13,288,068,332,445,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,288,068,332,445,456/52,608,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,584,238.87
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