Finding the Third Proportional to 150,455,816 and 207,895,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,455,816 and 207,895,759 is: 287,264,711.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,455,816 : 207,895,759 = 207,895,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,455,816/207,895,759 = 207,895,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,455,816x = 207,895,759 × 207,895,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,455,816x = 43,220,646,610,186,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,220,646,610,186,080/150,455,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,264,711.72
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