Finding the Third Proportional to 65,792,601 and 142,568,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,792,601 and 142,568,316 is: 308,936,330.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,792,601 : 142,568,316 = 142,568,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,792,601/142,568,316 = 142,568,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,792,601x = 142,568,316 × 142,568,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,792,601x = 20,325,724,727,075,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,325,724,727,075,856/65,792,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,936,330.50
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