Finding the Third Proportional to 60,950,538 and 130,167,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,950,538 and 130,167,207 is: 277,987,731.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,950,538 : 130,167,207 = 130,167,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,950,538/130,167,207 = 130,167,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,950,538x = 130,167,207 × 130,167,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,950,538x = 16,943,501,778,180,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,943,501,778,180,848/60,950,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,987,731.27
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