Finding the Third Proportional to 153,493,425 and 236,168,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,493,425 and 236,168,610 is: 363,374,602.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,493,425 : 236,168,610 = 236,168,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,493,425/236,168,610 = 236,168,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,493,425x = 236,168,610 × 236,168,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,493,425x = 55,775,612,349,332,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,775,612,349,332,096/153,493,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,374,602.85
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