Finding the Third Proportional to 60,901,245 and 143,720,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,901,245 and 143,720,751 is: 339,166,371.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,901,245 : 143,720,751 = 143,720,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,901,245/143,720,751 = 143,720,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,901,245x = 143,720,751 × 143,720,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,901,245x = 20,655,654,268,004,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,655,654,268,004,000/60,901,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,166,371.20
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