Finding the Third Proportional to 55,477,866 and 88,354,060.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,477,866 and 88,354,060.50 is: 140,712,694.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,477,866 : 88,354,060.50 = 88,354,060.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,477,866/88,354,060.50 = 88,354,060.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,477,866x = 88,354,060.50 × 88,354,060.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,477,866x = 7,806,440,006,837,660 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,806,440,006,837,660/55,477,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,712,694.44
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