Finding the Third Proportional to 68,542,960 and 148,371,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,542,960 and 148,371,488 is: 321,172,275.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,542,960 : 148,371,488 = 148,371,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,542,960/148,371,488 = 148,371,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,542,960x = 148,371,488 × 148,371,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,542,960x = 22,014,098,451,334,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,014,098,451,334,144/68,542,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,172,275.77
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