Finding the Third Proportional to 153,698,027 and 237,729,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,698,027 and 237,729,149 is: 367,702,496.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,698,027 : 237,729,149 = 237,729,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,698,027/237,729,149 = 237,729,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,698,027x = 237,729,149 × 237,729,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,698,027x = 56,515,148,284,264,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,515,148,284,264,200/153,698,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,702,496.82
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