Finding the Third Proportional to 140,396,960 and 313,056,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,396,960 and 313,056,776 is: 698,053,184.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,396,960 : 313,056,776 = 313,056,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,396,960/313,056,776 = 313,056,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,396,960x = 313,056,776 × 313,056,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,396,960x = 98,004,544,999,514,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,004,544,999,514,176/140,396,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,053,184.34
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