Finding the Third Proportional to 136,999,530 and 187,863,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 136,999,530 and 187,863,323 is: 257,611,308.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,999,530 : 187,863,323 = 187,863,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,999,530/187,863,323 = 187,863,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,999,530x = 187,863,323 × 187,863,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,999,530x = 35,292,628,128,602,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,292,628,128,602,328/136,999,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,611,308.07
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