Finding the Third Proportional to 150,353,946 and 239,245,171.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,353,946 and 239,245,171.50 is: 380,690,055.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,353,946 : 239,245,171.50 = 239,245,171.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,353,946/239,245,171.50 = 239,245,171.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,353,946x = 239,245,171.50 × 239,245,171.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,353,946x = 57,238,252,086,064,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,238,252,086,064,416/150,353,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,690,055.76
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