Finding the Third Proportional to 157,280,784 and 235,921,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,280,784 and 235,921,206 is: 353,881,854.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,280,784 : 235,921,206 = 235,921,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,280,784/235,921,206 = 235,921,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,280,784x = 235,921,206 × 235,921,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,280,784x = 55,658,815,440,494,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,658,815,440,494,432/157,280,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,881,854.00
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