Finding the Third Proportional to 142,034,063 and 305,640,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,034,063 and 305,640,688 is: 657,703,005.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,034,063 : 305,640,688 = 305,640,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,034,063/305,640,688 = 305,640,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,034,063x = 305,640,688 × 305,640,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,034,063x = 93,416,230,161,113,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,416,230,161,113,344/142,034,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,703,005.80
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