Finding the Third Proportional to 152,205,642 and 235,303,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,205,642 and 235,303,218 is: 363,768,410.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,205,642 : 235,303,218 = 235,303,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,205,642/235,303,218 = 235,303,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,205,642x = 235,303,218 × 235,303,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,205,642x = 55,367,604,401,155,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,367,604,401,155,520/152,205,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,768,410.12
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