Finding the Third Proportional to 115,593,386 and 158,509,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,593,386 and 158,509,731 is: 217,359,623.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,593,386 : 158,509,731 = 158,509,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,593,386/158,509,731 = 158,509,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,593,386x = 158,509,731 × 158,509,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,593,386x = 25,125,334,821,692,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,125,334,821,692,360/115,593,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,359,623.17
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