Finding the Third Proportional to 65,799,296 and 142,570,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 65,799,296 and 142,570,480 is: 308,914,274.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,799,296 : 142,570,480 = 142,570,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,799,296/142,570,480 = 142,570,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,799,296x = 142,570,480 × 142,570,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,799,296x = 20,326,341,767,430,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,326,341,767,430,400/65,799,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,914,274.21
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