Finding the Third Proportional to 142,470,928 and 225,779,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,470,928 and 225,779,528 is: 357,802,086.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,470,928 : 225,779,528 = 225,779,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,470,928/225,779,528 = 225,779,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,470,928x = 225,779,528 × 225,779,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,470,928x = 50,976,395,263,902,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,976,395,263,902,784/142,470,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,802,086.22
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