Finding the Third Proportional to 157,129,785 and 370,398,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,129,785 and 370,398,600 is: 873,132,505.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,129,785 : 370,398,600 = 370,398,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,129,785/370,398,600 = 370,398,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,129,785x = 370,398,600 × 370,398,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,129,785x = 137,195,122,881,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,195,122,881,960,000/157,129,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,132,505.60
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