Finding the Third Proportional to 32,456,465 and 68,534,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,456,465 and 68,534,604 is: 144,716,682.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,456,465 : 68,534,604 = 68,534,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,456,465/68,534,604 = 68,534,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,456,465x = 68,534,604 × 68,534,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,456,465x = 4,696,991,945,436,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,696,991,945,436,816/32,456,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,716,682.65
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