Finding the Third Proportional to 68,461,689 and 152,230,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,461,689 and 152,230,434 is: 338,497,419.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,461,689 : 152,230,434 = 152,230,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,461,689/152,230,434 = 152,230,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,461,689x = 152,230,434 × 152,230,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,461,689x = 23,174,105,035,828,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,174,105,035,828,356/68,461,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,497,419.13
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