Finding the Third Proportional to 125,963,676 and 188,289,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,963,676 and 188,289,738 is: 281,454,357.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,963,676 : 188,289,738 = 188,289,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,963,676/188,289,738 = 188,289,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,963,676x = 188,289,738 × 188,289,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,963,676x = 35,453,025,436,108,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,453,025,436,108,644/125,963,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,454,357.02
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