Finding the Third Proportional to 115,593,357 and 158,509,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,593,357 and 158,509,684 is: 217,359,548.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,593,357 : 158,509,684 = 158,509,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,593,357/158,509,684 = 158,509,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,593,357x = 158,509,684 × 158,509,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,593,357x = 25,125,319,921,779,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,125,319,921,779,856/115,593,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,359,548.80
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