Finding the Third Proportional to 158,423,084 and 242,344,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,423,084 and 242,344,390 is: 370,721,247.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,423,084 : 242,344,390 = 242,344,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,423,084/242,344,390 = 242,344,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,423,084x = 242,344,390 × 242,344,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,423,084x = 58,730,803,364,472,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,730,803,364,472,096/158,423,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,721,247.70
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