Finding the Third Proportional to 157,265,614 and 246,165,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,265,614 and 246,165,850 is: 385,320,250.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,265,614 : 246,165,850 = 246,165,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,265,614/246,165,850 = 246,165,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,265,614x = 246,165,850 × 246,165,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,265,614x = 60,597,625,706,222,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,597,625,706,222,496/157,265,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,320,250.02
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