Finding the Third Proportional to 157,280,598 and 235,920,917.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,280,598 and 235,920,917.25 is: 353,881,406.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,280,598 : 235,920,917.25 = 235,920,917.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,280,598/235,920,917.25 = 235,920,917.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,280,598x = 235,920,917.25 × 235,920,917.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,280,598x = 55,658,679,196,081,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,658,679,196,081,344/157,280,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,881,406.25
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