Finding the Third Proportional to 147,660,722 and 318,213,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,660,722 and 318,213,342 is: 685,759,419.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,660,722 : 318,213,342 = 318,213,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,660,722/318,213,342 = 318,213,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,660,722x = 318,213,342 × 318,213,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,660,722x = 101,259,731,026,808,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,259,731,026,808,960/147,660,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,759,419.67
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