Finding the Third Proportional to 138,852,172.50 and 298,601,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,852,172.50 and 298,601,130 is: 642,140,725.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,852,172.50 : 298,601,130 = 298,601,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,852,172.50/298,601,130 = 298,601,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,852,172.50x = 298,601,130 × 298,601,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,852,172.50x = 89,162,634,837,276,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,162,634,837,276,896/138,852,172.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,140,725.87
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