Finding the Third Proportional to 60,727,968 and 132,237,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,727,968 and 132,237,846 is: 287,953,779.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,727,968 : 132,237,846 = 132,237,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,727,968/132,237,846 = 132,237,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,727,968x = 132,237,846 × 132,237,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,727,968x = 17,486,847,914,719,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,486,847,914,719,716/60,727,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,953,779.63
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