Finding the Third Proportional to 62,851,353 and 135,308,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,851,353 and 135,308,331 is: 291,295,947.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,851,353 : 135,308,331 = 135,308,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,851,353/135,308,331 = 135,308,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,851,353x = 135,308,331 × 135,308,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,851,353x = 18,308,344,438,005,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,308,344,438,005,560/62,851,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,295,947.73
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