Finding the Third Proportional to 146,480,340 and 221,605,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 146,480,340 and 221,605,766 is: 335,260,796.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,480,340 : 221,605,766 = 221,605,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,480,340/221,605,766 = 221,605,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,480,340x = 221,605,766 × 221,605,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,480,340x = 49,109,115,524,446,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,109,115,524,446,752/146,480,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,260,796.94
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