Finding the Third Proportional to 153,132,208 and 235,375,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,132,208 and 235,375,172 is: 361,788,498.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,132,208 : 235,375,172 = 235,375,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,132,208/235,375,172 = 235,375,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,132,208x = 235,375,172 × 235,375,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,132,208x = 55,401,471,594,029,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,401,471,594,029,584/153,132,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,788,498.43
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