Finding the Third Proportional to 55,722,158 and 84,425,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,722,158 and 84,425,975 is: 127,915,815.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,722,158 : 84,425,975 = 84,425,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,722,158/84,425,975 = 84,425,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,722,158x = 84,425,975 × 84,425,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,722,158x = 7,127,745,254,700,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,127,745,254,700,625/55,722,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,915,815.01
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