Finding the Third Proportional to 152,882,531 and 332,637,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,882,531 and 332,637,478 is: 723,743,197.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,882,531 : 332,637,478 = 332,637,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,882,531/332,637,478 = 332,637,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,882,531x = 332,637,478 × 332,637,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,882,531x = 110,647,691,770,200,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,647,691,770,200,480/152,882,531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,743,197.12
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