Finding the Third Proportional to 157,280,562 and 235,920,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,280,562 and 235,920,864 is: 353,881,327.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,280,562 : 235,920,864 = 235,920,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,280,562/235,920,864 = 235,920,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,280,562x = 235,920,864 × 235,920,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,280,562x = 55,658,654,070,506,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,658,654,070,506,496/157,280,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,881,327.50
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