Finding the Third Proportional to 60,542,974.50 and 129,158,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,542,974.50 and 129,158,166 is: 275,537,037.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,542,974.50 : 129,158,166 = 129,158,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,542,974.50/129,158,166 = 129,158,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,542,974.50x = 129,158,166 × 129,158,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,542,974.50x = 16,681,831,844,483,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,681,831,844,483,556/60,542,974.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,537,037.65
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