Finding the Third Proportional to 144,651,714 and 218,322,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,651,714 and 218,322,750 is: 329,514,402.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,651,714 : 218,322,750 = 218,322,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,651,714/218,322,750 = 218,322,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,651,714x = 218,322,750 × 218,322,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,651,714x = 47,664,823,167,562,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,664,823,167,562,496/144,651,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,514,402.90
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