Finding the Third Proportional to 142,740,371 and 227,127,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,740,371 and 227,127,991 is: 361,405,283.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,740,371 : 227,127,991 = 227,127,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,740,371/227,127,991 = 227,127,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,740,371x = 227,127,991 × 227,127,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,740,371x = 51,587,124,295,696,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,587,124,295,696,080/142,740,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,405,283.83
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