Finding the Third Proportional to 62,946,272 and 135,458,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,946,272 and 135,458,494 is: 291,502,626.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,946,272 : 135,458,494 = 135,458,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,946,272/135,458,494 = 135,458,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,946,272x = 135,458,494 × 135,458,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,946,272x = 18,349,003,596,748,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,349,003,596,748,036/62,946,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,502,626.19
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