Finding the Third Proportional to 136,462,878 and 195,143,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,462,878 and 195,143,526 is: 279,057,545.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,462,878 : 195,143,526 = 195,143,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,462,878/195,143,526 = 195,143,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,462,878x = 195,143,526 × 195,143,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,462,878x = 38,080,995,739,712,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,080,995,739,712,672/136,462,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,057,545.16
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