Finding the Third Proportional to 155,105,464 and 240,170,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,105,464 and 240,170,262 is: 371,887,316.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,105,464 : 240,170,262 = 240,170,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,105,464/240,170,262 = 240,170,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,105,464x = 240,170,262 × 240,170,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,105,464x = 57,681,754,749,148,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,681,754,749,148,640/155,105,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,887,316.29
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