Finding the Third Proportional to 55,897,848 and 122,158,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,897,848 and 122,158,836 is: 266,965,218.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,897,848 : 122,158,836 = 122,158,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,897,848/122,158,836 = 122,158,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,897,848x = 122,158,836 × 122,158,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,897,848x = 14,922,781,212,874,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,922,781,212,874,896/55,897,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,965,218.64
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