Finding the Third Proportional to 74,137,044 and 154,409,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,137,044 and 154,409,955 is: 321,599,471.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,137,044 : 154,409,955 = 154,409,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,137,044/154,409,955 = 154,409,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,137,044x = 154,409,955 × 154,409,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,137,044x = 23,842,434,203,102,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,842,434,203,102,024/74,137,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,599,471.96
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