Finding the Third Proportional to 154,221,138 and 205,605,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,221,138 and 205,605,243 is: 274,109,739.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,221,138 : 205,605,243 = 205,605,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,221,138/205,605,243 = 205,605,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,221,138x = 205,605,243 × 205,605,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,221,138x = 42,273,515,949,089,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,273,515,949,089,048/154,221,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,109,739.41
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