Finding the Third Proportional to 157,280,772 and 235,921,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,280,772 and 235,921,188 is: 353,881,827.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,280,772 : 235,921,188 = 235,921,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,280,772/235,921,188 = 235,921,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,280,772x = 235,921,188 × 235,921,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,280,772x = 55,658,806,947,331,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,658,806,947,331,344/157,280,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,881,827.00
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