Finding the Third Proportional to 158,253,939 and 337,411,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,253,939 and 337,411,062 is: 719,389,517.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,253,939 : 337,411,062 = 337,411,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,253,939/337,411,062 = 337,411,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,253,939x = 337,411,062 × 337,411,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,253,939x = 113,846,224,759,967,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,846,224,759,967,840/158,253,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,389,517.12
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