Finding the Third Proportional to 142,450,171 and 308,675,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,450,171 and 308,675,780 is: 668,870,640.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,450,171 : 308,675,780 = 308,675,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,450,171/308,675,780 = 308,675,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,450,171x = 308,675,780 × 308,675,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,450,171x = 95,280,737,158,608,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,280,737,158,608,400/142,450,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,870,640.80
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