Finding the Third Proportional to 55,719,183 and 75,665,236.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,719,183 and 75,665,236.50 is: 102,751,470.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,719,183 : 75,665,236.50 = 75,665,236.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,719,183/75,665,236.50 = 75,665,236.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,719,183x = 75,665,236.50 × 75,665,236.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,719,183x = 5,725,228,014,600,932 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,725,228,014,600,932/55,719,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,751,470.97
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