Finding the Third Proportional to 102,347,172 and 146,357,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,347,172 and 146,357,660 is: 209,293,175.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,347,172 : 146,357,660 = 146,357,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,347,172/146,357,660 = 146,357,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,347,172x = 146,357,660 × 146,357,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,347,172x = 21,420,564,640,675,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,420,564,640,675,600/102,347,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,293,175.59
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