Finding the Third Proportional to 115,490,955 and 156,899,299.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,490,955 and 156,899,299.50 is: 213,154,269.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,490,955 : 156,899,299.50 = 156,899,299.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,490,955/156,899,299.50 = 156,899,299.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,490,955x = 156,899,299.50 × 156,899,299.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,490,955x = 24,617,390,183,590,700 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,617,390,183,590,700/115,490,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,154,269.82
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