Finding the Third Proportional to 144,449,436 and 312,459,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,449,436 and 312,459,504 is: 675,883,162.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,449,436 : 312,459,504 = 312,459,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,449,436/312,459,504 = 312,459,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,449,436x = 312,459,504 × 312,459,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,449,436x = 97,630,941,639,926,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,630,941,639,926,016/144,449,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,883,162.60
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