Finding the Third Proportional to 158,366,921 and 331,213,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,366,921 and 331,213,402 is: 692,709,796.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,366,921 : 331,213,402 = 331,213,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,366,921/331,213,402 = 331,213,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,366,921x = 331,213,402 × 331,213,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,366,921x = 109,702,317,664,413,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,702,317,664,413,600/158,366,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,709,796.79
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