Finding the Third Proportional to 156,931,571 and 215,424,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,931,571 and 215,424,205 is: 295,718,623.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,931,571 : 215,424,205 = 215,424,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,931,571/215,424,205 = 215,424,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,931,571x = 215,424,205 × 215,424,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,931,571x = 46,407,588,099,882,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,407,588,099,882,024/156,931,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,718,623.12
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