Finding the Third Proportional to 60,897,780 and 131,302,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,897,780 and 131,302,098 is: 283,101,304.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,897,780 : 131,302,098 = 131,302,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,897,780/131,302,098 = 131,302,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,897,780x = 131,302,098 × 131,302,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,897,780x = 17,240,240,939,201,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,240,240,939,201,604/60,897,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,101,304.17
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