Finding the Third Proportional to 141,778,566 and 212,431,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,778,566 and 212,431,321 is: 318,292,584.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,778,566 : 212,431,321 = 212,431,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,778,566/212,431,321 = 212,431,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,778,566x = 212,431,321 × 212,431,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,778,566x = 45,127,066,141,805,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,127,066,141,805,040/141,778,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,292,584.10
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