Finding the Third Proportional to 140,379,900 and 302,955,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,379,900 and 302,955,742 is: 653,812,843.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,379,900 : 302,955,742 = 302,955,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,379,900/302,955,742 = 302,955,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,379,900x = 302,955,742 × 302,955,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,379,900x = 91,782,181,610,770,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,782,181,610,770,560/140,379,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,812,843.65
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