Finding the Third Proportional to 55,764,021 and 120,792,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,764,021 and 120,792,171 is: 261,651,658.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,764,021 : 120,792,171 = 120,792,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,764,021/120,792,171 = 120,792,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,764,021x = 120,792,171 × 120,792,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,764,021x = 14,590,748,574,893,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,590,748,574,893,240/55,764,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,651,658.42
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