Finding the Third Proportional to 140,716,296 and 212,181,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,716,296 and 212,181,768 is: 319,942,351.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,716,296 : 212,181,768 = 212,181,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,716,296/212,181,768 = 212,181,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,716,296x = 212,181,768 × 212,181,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,716,296x = 45,021,102,671,605,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,021,102,671,605,824/140,716,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,942,351.75
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