Finding the Third Proportional to 153,560,550 and 235,473,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,560,550 and 235,473,321 is: 361,080,270.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,560,550 : 235,473,321 = 235,473,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,560,550/235,473,321 = 235,473,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,560,550x = 235,473,321 × 235,473,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,560,550x = 55,447,684,902,769,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,447,684,902,769,040/153,560,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,080,270.31
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