Finding the Third Proportional to 153,130,971 and 235,373,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,130,971 and 235,373,375 is: 361,785,896.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,130,971 : 235,373,375 = 235,373,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,130,971/235,373,375 = 235,373,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,130,971x = 235,373,375 × 235,373,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,130,971x = 55,400,625,658,890,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,400,625,658,890,624/153,130,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,785,896.72
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