Finding the Third Proportional to 158,006,994 and 339,311,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,006,994 and 339,311,152 is: 728,651,656.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,006,994 : 339,311,152 = 339,311,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,006,994/339,311,152 = 339,311,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,006,994x = 339,311,152 × 339,311,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,006,994x = 115,132,057,871,567,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,132,057,871,567,104/158,006,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,651,656.21
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