Finding the Third Proportional to 68,982,424 and 150,212,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,982,424 and 150,212,047 is: 327,092,870.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,982,424 : 150,212,047 = 150,212,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,982,424/150,212,047 = 150,212,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,982,424x = 150,212,047 × 150,212,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,982,424x = 22,563,659,063,930,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,563,659,063,930,208/68,982,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,092,870.26
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