Finding the Third Proportional to 53,174,072 and 115,679,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,174,072 and 115,679,344 is: 251,658,564.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,174,072 : 115,679,344 = 115,679,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,174,072/115,679,344 = 115,679,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,174,072x = 115,679,344 × 115,679,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,174,072x = 13,381,710,628,270,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,381,710,628,270,336/53,174,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,658,564.50
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