Finding the Third Proportional to 156,524,323 and 340,019,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,524,323 and 340,019,338 is: 738,627,377.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,524,323 : 340,019,338 = 340,019,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,524,323/340,019,338 = 340,019,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,524,323x = 340,019,338 × 340,019,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,524,323x = 115,613,150,213,958,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,613,150,213,958,240/156,524,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,627,377.51
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