Finding the Third Proportional to 144,550,688 and 220,213,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,550,688 and 220,213,842 is: 335,481,877.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,550,688 : 220,213,842 = 220,213,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,550,688/220,213,842 = 220,213,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,550,688x = 220,213,842 × 220,213,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,550,688x = 48,494,136,208,400,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,494,136,208,400,960/144,550,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,481,877.53
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