Finding the Third Proportional to 62,478,962 and 135,704,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,478,962 and 135,704,480 is: 294,750,509.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,478,962 : 135,704,480 = 135,704,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,478,962/135,704,480 = 135,704,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,478,962x = 135,704,480 × 135,704,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,478,962x = 18,415,705,892,070,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,415,705,892,070,400/62,478,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,750,509.65
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