Finding the Third Proportional to 142,199,993 and 212,368,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,199,993 and 212,368,165 is: 317,160,616.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,199,993 : 212,368,165 = 212,368,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,199,993/212,368,165 = 212,368,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,199,993x = 212,368,165 × 212,368,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,199,993x = 45,100,237,505,467,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,100,237,505,467,224/142,199,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,160,616.92
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