Finding the Third Proportional to 142,767,284 and 192,626,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,767,284 and 192,626,586 is: 259,898,490.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,767,284 : 192,626,586 = 192,626,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,767,284/192,626,586 = 192,626,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,767,284x = 192,626,586 × 192,626,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,767,284x = 37,105,001,634,015,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,105,001,634,015,392/142,767,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,898,490.71
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