Finding the Third Proportional to 58,624,821 and 78,157,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,624,821 and 78,157,530 is: 104,198,177.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,624,821 : 78,157,530 = 78,157,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,624,821/78,157,530 = 78,157,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,624,821x = 78,157,530 × 78,157,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,624,821x = 6,108,599,495,700,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,108,599,495,700,900/58,624,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,198,177.35
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