Finding the Third Proportional to 55,994,487.75 and 122,246,232.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,994,487.75 and 122,246,232.75 is: 266,885,938.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,994,487.75 : 122,246,232.75 = 122,246,232.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,994,487.75/122,246,232.75 = 122,246,232.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,994,487.75x = 122,246,232.75 × 122,246,232.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,994,487.75x = 14,944,141,421,567,172 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,944,141,421,567,172/55,994,487.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,885,938.64
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