Finding the Third Proportional to 144,651,687 and 218,322,709.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,651,687 and 218,322,709.50 is: 329,514,342.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,651,687 : 218,322,709.50 = 218,322,709.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,651,687/218,322,709.50 = 218,322,709.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,651,687x = 218,322,709.50 × 218,322,709.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,651,687x = 47,664,805,483,421,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,664,805,483,421,392/144,651,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,514,342.16
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