Finding the Third Proportional to 152,816,477 and 238,304,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,816,477 and 238,304,897 is: 371,617,151.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,816,477 : 238,304,897 = 238,304,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,816,477/238,304,897 = 238,304,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,816,477x = 238,304,897 × 238,304,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,816,477x = 56,789,223,934,180,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,789,223,934,180,608/152,816,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,617,151.82
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