Finding the Third Proportional to 157,272,548 and 342,157,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,272,548 and 342,157,021 is: 744,385,644.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,272,548 : 342,157,021 = 342,157,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,272,548/342,157,021 = 342,157,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,272,548x = 342,157,021 × 342,157,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,272,548x = 117,071,427,019,594,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,071,427,019,594,448/157,272,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,385,644.59
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