Finding the Third Proportional to 157,437,996 and 341,637,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,437,996 and 341,637,368 is: 741,346,397.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,437,996 : 341,637,368 = 341,637,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,437,996/341,637,368 = 341,637,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,437,996x = 341,637,368 × 341,637,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,437,996x = 116,716,091,213,967,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,716,091,213,967,424/157,437,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,346,397.82
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