Finding the Third Proportional to 62,314,384.50 and 144,246,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,314,384.50 and 144,246,516 is: 333,904,563.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,314,384.50 : 144,246,516 = 144,246,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,314,384.50/144,246,516 = 144,246,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,314,384.50x = 144,246,516 × 144,246,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,314,384.50x = 20,807,057,378,138,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,807,057,378,138,256/62,314,384.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,904,563.85
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