Finding the Third Proportional to 144,288,540 and 320,774,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,288,540 and 320,774,094 is: 713,126,762.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,288,540 : 320,774,094 = 320,774,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,288,540/320,774,094 = 320,774,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,288,540x = 320,774,094 × 320,774,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,288,540x = 102,896,019,381,520,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,896,019,381,520,832/144,288,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,126,762.40
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