Finding the Third Proportional to 144,651,684 and 218,322,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,651,684 and 218,322,705 is: 329,514,335.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,651,684 : 218,322,705 = 218,322,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,651,684/218,322,705 = 218,322,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,651,684x = 218,322,705 × 218,322,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,651,684x = 47,664,803,518,517,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,664,803,518,517,024/144,651,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,514,335.41
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