Finding the Third Proportional to 102,465,355.50 and 158,486,107.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,465,355.50 and 158,486,107.50 is: 245,135,013.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,465,355.50 : 158,486,107.50 = 158,486,107.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,465,355.50/158,486,107.50 = 158,486,107.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,465,355.50x = 158,486,107.50 × 158,486,107.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,465,355.50x = 25,117,846,270,501,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,117,846,270,501,556/102,465,355.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,135,013.18
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