Finding the Third Proportional to 60,950,420 and 130,166,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,950,420 and 130,166,974 is: 277,987,274.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,950,420 : 130,166,974 = 130,166,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,950,420/130,166,974 = 130,166,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,950,420x = 130,166,974 × 130,166,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,950,420x = 16,943,441,120,316,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,943,441,120,316,676/60,950,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,987,274.25
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