Finding the Third Proportional to 138,852,171 and 298,601,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,852,171 and 298,601,127 is: 642,140,719.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,852,171 : 298,601,127 = 298,601,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,852,171/298,601,127 = 298,601,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,852,171x = 298,601,127 × 298,601,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,852,171x = 89,162,633,045,670,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,162,633,045,670,128/138,852,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,140,719.90
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