Finding the Third Proportional to 53,292,816 and 116,223,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,292,816 and 116,223,741 is: 253,466,770.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,292,816 : 116,223,741 = 116,223,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,292,816/116,223,741 = 116,223,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,292,816x = 116,223,741 × 116,223,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,292,816x = 13,507,957,972,035,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,507,957,972,035,080/53,292,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,466,770.68
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