Finding the Third Proportional to 62,006,262 and 144,828,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,006,262 and 144,828,573 is: 338,277,375.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,006,262 : 144,828,573 = 144,828,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,006,262/144,828,573 = 144,828,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,006,262x = 144,828,573 × 144,828,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,006,262x = 20,975,315,557,216,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,975,315,557,216,328/62,006,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,277,375.23
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