Finding the Third Proportional to 157,465,168 and 343,583,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,465,168 and 343,583,599 is: 749,687,635.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,465,168 : 343,583,599 = 343,583,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,465,168/343,583,599 = 343,583,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,465,168x = 343,583,599 × 343,583,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,465,168x = 118,049,689,501,792,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,049,689,501,792,800/157,465,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,687,635.69
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