Finding the Third Proportional to 55,512,887 and 120,292,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,512,887 and 120,292,771 is: 260,666,514.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,512,887 : 120,292,771 = 120,292,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,512,887/120,292,771 = 120,292,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,512,887x = 120,292,771 × 120,292,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,512,887x = 14,470,350,754,858,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,470,350,754,858,440/55,512,887 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,666,514.33
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