Finding the Third Proportional to 147,665,790 and 321,902,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,665,790 and 321,902,172 is: 701,726,570.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,665,790 : 321,902,172 = 321,902,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,665,790/321,902,172 = 321,902,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,665,790x = 321,902,172 × 321,902,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,665,790x = 103,621,008,338,317,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,621,008,338,317,584/147,665,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,726,570.10
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