Finding the Third Proportional to 65,486,898 and 142,591,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,486,898 and 142,591,833 is: 310,480,897.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,486,898 : 142,591,833 = 142,591,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,486,898/142,591,833 = 142,591,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,486,898x = 142,591,833 × 142,591,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,486,898x = 20,332,430,838,299,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,332,430,838,299,888/65,486,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,480,897.08
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