Finding the Third Proportional to 142,964,104 and 312,146,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 142,964,104 and 312,146,086 is: 681,535,967.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,964,104 : 312,146,086 = 312,146,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,964,104/312,146,086 = 312,146,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,964,104x = 312,146,086 × 312,146,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,964,104x = 97,435,179,005,119,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,435,179,005,119,392/142,964,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,535,967.97
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