Finding the Third Proportional to 55,984,452 and 86,891,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,984,452 and 86,891,221 is: 134,860,376.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,984,452 : 86,891,221 = 86,891,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,984,452/86,891,221 = 86,891,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,984,452x = 86,891,221 × 86,891,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,984,452x = 7,550,084,286,870,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,550,084,286,870,841/55,984,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,860,376.71
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