Finding the Third Proportional to 142,145,766 and 214,968,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,145,766 and 214,968,249 is: 325,098,308.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,145,766 : 214,968,249 = 214,968,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,145,766/214,968,249 = 214,968,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,145,766x = 214,968,249 × 214,968,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,145,766x = 46,211,348,078,126,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,211,348,078,126,000/142,145,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,098,308.44
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