Finding the Third Proportional to 65,792,591 and 142,568,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,792,591 and 142,568,296 is: 308,936,290.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,792,591 : 142,568,296 = 142,568,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,792,591/142,568,296 = 142,568,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,792,591x = 142,568,296 × 142,568,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,792,591x = 20,325,719,024,343,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,325,719,024,343,616/65,792,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,936,290.78
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