Finding the Third Proportional to 152,371,608 and 228,904,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,371,608 and 228,904,740 is: 343,878,893.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,371,608 : 228,904,740 = 228,904,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,371,608/228,904,740 = 228,904,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,371,608x = 228,904,740 × 228,904,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,371,608x = 52,397,379,994,467,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,397,379,994,467,600/152,371,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,878,893.73
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