Finding the Third Proportional to 62,478,960 and 135,704,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,478,960 and 135,704,476 is: 294,750,501.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,478,960 : 135,704,476 = 135,704,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,478,960/135,704,476 = 135,704,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,478,960x = 135,704,476 × 135,704,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,478,960x = 18,415,704,806,434,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,415,704,806,434,576/62,478,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,750,501.71
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