Finding the Third Proportional to 157,280,814 and 235,921,234.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,280,814 and 235,921,234.50 is: 353,881,872.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,280,814 : 235,921,234.50 = 235,921,234.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,280,814/235,921,234.50 = 235,921,234.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,280,814x = 235,921,234.50 × 235,921,234.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,280,814x = 55,658,828,888,003,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,658,828,888,003,992/157,280,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,881,872.00
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