Finding the Third Proportional to 125,974,424 and 180,143,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,974,424 and 180,143,652 is: 257,605,745.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,974,424 : 180,143,652 = 180,143,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,974,424/180,143,652 = 180,143,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,974,424x = 180,143,652 × 180,143,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,974,424x = 32,451,735,355,897,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,451,735,355,897,104/125,974,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,605,745.08
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