Finding the Third Proportional to 55,512,896 and 120,292,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,512,896 and 120,292,791 is: 260,666,558.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,512,896 : 120,292,791 = 120,292,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,512,896/120,292,791 = 120,292,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,512,896x = 120,292,791 × 120,292,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,512,896x = 14,470,355,566,569,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,470,355,566,569,680/55,512,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,666,558.75
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