Finding the Third Proportional to 142,963,760 and 312,145,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,963,760 and 312,145,457 is: 681,534,861.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,963,760 : 312,145,457 = 312,145,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,963,760/312,145,457 = 312,145,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,963,760x = 312,145,457 × 312,145,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,963,760x = 97,434,786,325,738,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,434,786,325,738,848/142,963,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,534,861.18
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