Finding the Third Proportional to 157,280,497 and 235,920,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,280,497 and 235,920,767 is: 353,881,182.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,280,497 : 235,920,767 = 235,920,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,280,497/235,920,767 = 235,920,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,280,497x = 235,920,767 × 235,920,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,280,497x = 55,658,608,301,868,288 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,658,608,301,868,288/157,280,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,881,182.75
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