Finding the Third Proportional to 142,235,955 and 310,315,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,235,955 and 310,315,536 is: 677,013,993.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,235,955 : 310,315,536 = 310,315,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,235,955/310,315,536 = 310,315,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,235,955x = 310,315,536 × 310,315,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,235,955x = 96,295,731,882,967,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,295,731,882,967,296/142,235,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,013,993.28
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