Finding the Third Proportional to 65,215,536 and 140,645,512.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,215,536 and 140,645,512.50 is: 303,319,751.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,215,536 : 140,645,512.50 = 140,645,512.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,215,536/140,645,512.50 = 140,645,512.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,215,536x = 140,645,512.50 × 140,645,512.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,215,536x = 19,781,160,186,387,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,781,160,186,387,656/65,215,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,319,751.70
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