Finding the Third Proportional to 60,724,458 and 132,230,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,724,458 and 132,230,802 is: 287,939,745.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,724,458 : 132,230,802 = 132,230,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,724,458/132,230,802 = 132,230,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,724,458x = 132,230,802 × 132,230,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,724,458x = 17,484,984,997,563,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,484,984,997,563,204/60,724,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,939,745.75
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