Finding the Third Proportional to 55,512,872 and 120,292,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,512,872 and 120,292,744 is: 260,666,467.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,512,872 : 120,292,744 = 120,292,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,512,872/120,292,744 = 120,292,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,512,872x = 120,292,744 × 120,292,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,512,872x = 14,470,344,259,049,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,470,344,259,049,536/55,512,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,666,467.75
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