Finding the Third Proportional to 142,235,957 and 310,315,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,235,957 and 310,315,540 is: 677,014,001.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,235,957 : 310,315,540 = 310,315,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,235,957/310,315,540 = 310,315,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,235,957x = 310,315,540 × 310,315,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,235,957x = 96,295,734,365,491,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,295,734,365,491,600/142,235,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,014,001.22
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