Finding the Third Proportional to 125,974,321 and 180,143,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,974,321 and 180,143,497 is: 257,605,512.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,974,321 : 180,143,497 = 180,143,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,974,321/180,143,497 = 180,143,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,974,321x = 180,143,497 × 180,143,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,974,321x = 32,451,679,511,389,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,451,679,511,389,008/125,974,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,605,512.41
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