Finding the Third Proportional to 55,678,760 and 122,663,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,678,760 and 122,663,824 is: 270,236,149.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,678,760 : 122,663,824 = 122,663,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,678,760/122,663,824 = 122,663,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,678,760x = 122,663,824 × 122,663,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,678,760x = 15,046,413,718,302,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,046,413,718,302,976/55,678,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,236,149.63
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