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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,974,330.88 and 180,143,508.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,974,330.88 and 180,143,508.38 is: 257,605,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,974,330.88 : 180,143,508.38 = 180,143,508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,974,330.88/180,143,508.38 = 180,143,508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,974,330.88x = 180,143,508.38 × 180,143,508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,974,330.88x = 32,451,683,609,653,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,451,683,609,653,696/125,974,330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,605,524.75

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