Finding the Third Proportional to 55,321,706.25 and 81,188,943.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,321,706.25 and 81,188,943.75 is: 119,151,143.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,321,706.25 : 81,188,943.75 = 81,188,943.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,321,706.25/81,188,943.75 = 81,188,943.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,321,706.25x = 81,188,943.75 × 81,188,943.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,321,706.25x = 6,591,644,587,240,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,591,644,587,240,664/55,321,706.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,151,143.99
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