Finding the Third Proportional to 142,767,249 and 192,626,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,767,249 and 192,626,541 is: 259,898,432.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,767,249 : 192,626,541 = 192,626,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,767,249/192,626,541 = 192,626,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,767,249x = 192,626,541 × 192,626,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,767,249x = 37,104,984,297,624,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,104,984,297,624,680/142,767,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,898,432.99
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