Finding the Third Proportional to 158,253,918 and 337,411,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,253,918 and 337,411,020 is: 719,389,433.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,253,918 : 337,411,020 = 337,411,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,253,918/337,411,020 = 337,411,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,253,918x = 337,411,020 × 337,411,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,253,918x = 113,846,196,417,440,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,846,196,417,440,400/158,253,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,389,433.49
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