Finding the Third Proportional to 156,186,042 and 228,529,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,186,042 and 228,529,729 is: 334,382,230.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,186,042 : 228,529,729 = 228,529,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,186,042/228,529,729 = 228,529,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,186,042x = 228,529,729 × 228,529,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,186,042x = 52,225,837,036,813,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,225,837,036,813,440/156,186,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,382,230.12
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