Finding the Third Proportional to 152,474,392 and 235,598,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,474,392 and 235,598,215 is: 364,038,302.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,474,392 : 235,598,215 = 235,598,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,474,392/235,598,215 = 235,598,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,474,392x = 235,598,215 × 235,598,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,474,392x = 55,506,518,911,186,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,506,518,911,186,224/152,474,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,038,302.98
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