Finding the Third Proportional to 153,525,972 and 235,859,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,525,972 and 235,859,250 is: 362,346,416.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,525,972 : 235,859,250 = 235,859,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,525,972/235,859,250 = 235,859,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,525,972x = 235,859,250 × 235,859,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,525,972x = 55,629,585,810,562,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,629,585,810,562,496/153,525,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,346,416.61
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