Finding the Third Proportional to 153,131,680 and 235,374,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,131,680 and 235,374,363 is: 361,787,258.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,131,680 : 235,374,363 = 235,374,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,131,680/235,374,363 = 235,374,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,131,680x = 235,374,363 × 235,374,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,131,680x = 55,401,090,757,655,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,401,090,757,655,768/153,131,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,787,258.90
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