Finding the Third Proportional to 157,459,548 and 221,641,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,459,548 and 221,641,119 is: 311,983,530.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,459,548 : 221,641,119 = 221,641,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,459,548/221,641,119 = 221,641,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,459,548x = 221,641,119 × 221,641,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,459,548x = 49,124,785,631,572,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,124,785,631,572,160/157,459,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,983,530.09
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