Finding the Third Proportional to 60,542,974 and 129,158,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,542,974 and 129,158,164 is: 275,537,031.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,542,974 : 129,158,164 = 129,158,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,542,974/129,158,164 = 129,158,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,542,974x = 129,158,164 × 129,158,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,542,974x = 16,681,831,327,850,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,681,831,327,850,896/60,542,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,537,031.40
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