Finding the Third Proportional to 140,874,986 and 194,657,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,874,986 and 194,657,988 is: 268,974,169.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,874,986 : 194,657,988 = 194,657,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,874,986/194,657,988 = 194,657,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,874,986x = 194,657,988 × 194,657,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,874,986x = 37,891,732,292,208,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,891,732,292,208,144/140,874,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,974,169.00
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