Finding the Third Proportional to 68,569,264 and 146,437,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,569,264 and 146,437,934 is: 312,735,871.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,569,264 : 146,437,934 = 146,437,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,569,264/146,437,934 = 146,437,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,569,264x = 146,437,934 × 146,437,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,569,264x = 21,444,068,514,188,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,444,068,514,188,356/68,569,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,735,871.19
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