Finding the Third Proportional to 55,477,865 and 88,354,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,477,865 and 88,354,059 is: 140,712,692.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,477,865 : 88,354,059 = 88,354,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,477,865/88,354,059 = 88,354,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,477,865x = 88,354,059 × 88,354,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,477,865x = 7,806,439,741,775,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,806,439,741,775,481/55,477,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,712,692.20
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