Finding the Third Proportional to 55,636,362 and 85,106,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,636,362 and 85,106,727 is: 130,187,429.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,636,362 : 85,106,727 = 85,106,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,636,362/85,106,727 = 85,106,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,636,362x = 85,106,727 × 85,106,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,636,362x = 7,243,154,980,652,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,243,154,980,652,529/55,636,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,187,429.95
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