Finding the Third Proportional to 158,286,707.50 and 343,821,579.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,286,707.50 and 343,821,579.50 is: 746,830,105.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,286,707.50 : 343,821,579.50 = 343,821,579.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,286,707.50/343,821,579.50 = 343,821,579.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,286,707.50x = 343,821,579.50 × 343,821,579.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,286,707.50x = 118,213,278,529,874,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,213,278,529,874,816/158,286,707.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,830,105.93
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