Finding the Third Proportional to 117,316,304 and 159,764,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,316,304 and 159,764,782 is: 217,572,363.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,316,304 : 159,764,782 = 159,764,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,316,304/159,764,782 = 159,764,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,316,304x = 159,764,782 × 159,764,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,316,304x = 25,524,785,567,507,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,524,785,567,507,524/117,316,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,572,363.75
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