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Finding the Third Proportional to 144,572,963.91 and 220,249,223.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 144,572,963.91 and 220,249,223.72 is: 335,537,981.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,572,963.91 : 220,249,223.72 = 220,249,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,572,963.91/220,249,223.72 = 220,249,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,572,963.91x = 220,249,223.72 × 220,249,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,572,963.91x = 48,509,720,548,716,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509,720,548,716,400/144,572,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,537,981.92

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