Finding the Third Proportional to 146,368,488 and 195,131,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,368,488 and 195,131,475 is: 260,139,959.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,368,488 : 195,131,475 = 195,131,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,368,488/195,131,475 = 195,131,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,368,488x = 195,131,475 × 195,131,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,368,488x = 38,076,292,535,675,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,076,292,535,675,624/146,368,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,139,959.47
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