Finding the Third Proportional to 158,259,602.25 and 239,043,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,259,602.25 and 239,043,150 is: 361,062,625.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,259,602.25 : 239,043,150 = 239,043,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,259,602.25/239,043,150 = 239,043,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,259,602.25x = 239,043,150 × 239,043,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,259,602.25x = 57,141,627,561,922,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,141,627,561,922,496/158,259,602.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,062,625.90
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