Finding the Third Proportional to 55,512,864 and 120,292,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,512,864 and 120,292,726 is: 260,666,427.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,512,864 : 120,292,726 = 120,292,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,512,864/120,292,726 = 120,292,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,512,864x = 120,292,726 × 120,292,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,512,864x = 14,470,339,928,511,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,470,339,928,511,076/55,512,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,666,427.31
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