Finding the Third Proportional to 157,280,760 and 235,921,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,280,760 and 235,921,170 is: 353,881,800.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,280,760 : 235,921,170 = 235,921,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,280,760/235,921,170 = 235,921,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,280,760x = 235,921,170 × 235,921,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,280,760x = 55,658,798,454,168,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,658,798,454,168,896/157,280,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,881,800.00
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