Finding the Third Proportional to 142,826,574 and 201,131,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,826,574 and 201,131,289 is: 283,237,175.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,826,574 : 201,131,289 = 201,131,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,826,574/201,131,289 = 201,131,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,826,574x = 201,131,289 × 201,131,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,826,574x = 40,453,795,414,801,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,453,795,414,801,520/142,826,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,237,175.56
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