Finding the Third Proportional to 147,707,712 and 321,423,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,707,712 and 321,423,714 is: 699,443,532.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,707,712 : 321,423,714 = 321,423,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,707,712/321,423,714 = 321,423,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,707,712x = 321,423,714 × 321,423,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,707,712x = 103,313,203,921,553,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,313,203,921,553,792/147,707,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,443,532.93
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