Finding the Third Proportional to 157,280,517 and 235,920,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,280,517 and 235,920,797 is: 353,881,227.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,280,517 : 235,920,797 = 235,920,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,280,517/235,920,797 = 235,920,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,280,517x = 235,920,797 × 235,920,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,280,517x = 55,658,622,457,115,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,658,622,457,115,208/157,280,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,881,227.75
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