Finding the Third Proportional to 157,280,764 and 235,921,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,280,764 and 235,921,177 is: 353,881,812.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,280,764 : 235,921,177 = 235,921,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,280,764/235,921,177 = 235,921,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,280,764x = 235,921,177 × 235,921,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,280,764x = 55,658,801,757,065,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,658,801,757,065,328/157,280,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,881,812.00
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