Finding the Third Proportional to 152,307,220 and 232,031,957.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,307,220 and 232,031,957.75 is: 353,488,360.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,307,220 : 232,031,957.75 = 232,031,957.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,307,220/232,031,957.75 = 232,031,957.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,307,220x = 232,031,957.75 × 232,031,957.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,307,220x = 53,838,829,417,297,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,838,829,417,297,784/152,307,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,488,360.02
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