Finding the Third Proportional to 158,366,930 and 331,213,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,366,930 and 331,213,418 is: 692,709,824.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,366,930 : 331,213,418 = 331,213,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,366,930/331,213,418 = 331,213,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,366,930x = 331,213,418 × 331,213,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,366,930x = 109,702,328,263,242,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,702,328,263,242,720/158,366,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,709,824.35
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