Finding the Third Proportional to 158,253,965.50 and 337,411,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,253,965.50 and 337,411,115 is: 719,389,622.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,253,965.50 : 337,411,115 = 337,411,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,253,965.50/337,411,115 = 337,411,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,253,965.50x = 337,411,115 × 337,411,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,253,965.50x = 113,846,260,525,543,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,846,260,525,543,232/158,253,965.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,389,622.66
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