Finding the Third Proportional to 153,132,028 and 235,374,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,132,028 and 235,374,947 is: 361,788,232.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,132,028 : 235,374,947 = 235,374,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,132,028/235,374,947 = 235,374,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,132,028x = 235,374,947 × 235,374,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,132,028x = 55,401,365,675,252,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,401,365,675,252,808/153,132,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,788,232.02
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