Finding the Third Proportional to 157,927,056 and 340,824,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,927,056 and 340,824,567 is: 735,538,218.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,927,056 : 340,824,567 = 340,824,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,927,056/340,824,567 = 340,824,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,927,056x = 340,824,567 × 340,824,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,927,056x = 116,161,385,470,737,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,161,385,470,737,488/157,927,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,538,218.80
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