Finding the Third Proportional to 115,392,730 and 165,000,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,392,730 and 165,000,539 is: 235,934,949.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,392,730 : 165,000,539 = 165,000,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,392,730/165,000,539 = 165,000,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,392,730x = 165,000,539 × 165,000,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,392,730x = 27,225,177,870,290,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,225,177,870,290,520/115,392,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,934,949.02
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