Finding the Third Proportional to 157,928,454 and 340,827,022.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,928,454 and 340,827,022.69 is: 735,542,306.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,928,454 : 340,827,022.69 = 340,827,022.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,928,454/340,827,022.69 = 340,827,022.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,928,454x = 340,827,022.69 × 340,827,022.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,928,454x = 116,163,059,394,025,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,163,059,394,025,632/157,928,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,542,306.99
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