Finding the Third Proportional to 157,129,971 and 370,399,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,129,971 and 370,399,038 is: 873,133,537.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,129,971 : 370,399,038 = 370,399,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,129,971/370,399,038 = 370,399,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,129,971x = 370,399,038 × 370,399,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,129,971x = 137,195,447,351,325,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,195,447,351,325,440/157,129,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,133,537.02
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