Finding the Third Proportional to 153,132,238 and 235,375,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,132,238 and 235,375,262 is: 361,788,704.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,132,238 : 235,375,262 = 235,375,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,132,238/235,375,262 = 235,375,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,132,238x = 235,375,262 × 235,375,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,132,238x = 55,401,513,961,568,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,401,513,961,568,640/153,132,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,788,704.23
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