Finding the Third Proportional to 59,821,128 and 129,851,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,821,128 and 129,851,786 is: 281,865,068.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,821,128 : 129,851,786 = 129,851,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,821,128/129,851,786 = 129,851,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,821,128x = 129,851,786 × 129,851,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,821,128x = 16,861,486,327,389,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,861,486,327,389,796/59,821,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,865,068.26
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