Finding the Third Proportional to 142,767,245 and 192,626,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,767,245 and 192,626,534 is: 259,898,421.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,767,245 : 192,626,534 = 192,626,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,767,245/192,626,534 = 192,626,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,767,245x = 192,626,534 × 192,626,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,767,245x = 37,104,981,600,853,152 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,104,981,600,853,152/142,767,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,898,421.38
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