Finding the Third Proportional to 55,463,005 and 86,552,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,463,005 and 86,552,138 is: 135,067,917.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,463,005 : 86,552,138 = 86,552,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,463,005/86,552,138 = 86,552,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,463,005x = 86,552,138 × 86,552,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,463,005x = 7,491,272,592,371,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,491,272,592,371,044/55,463,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,067,917.66
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