Finding the Third Proportional to 157,280,768 and 235,921,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,280,768 and 235,921,182 is: 353,881,818.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,280,768 : 235,921,182 = 235,921,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,280,768/235,921,182 = 235,921,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,280,768x = 235,921,182 × 235,921,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,280,768x = 55,658,804,116,277,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,658,804,116,277,120/157,280,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,881,818.00
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