Finding the Third Proportional to 158,432,879.25 and 242,354,427.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,432,879.25 and 242,354,427.75 is: 370,729,036.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,432,879.25 : 242,354,427.75 = 242,354,427.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,432,879.25/242,354,427.75 = 242,354,427.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,432,879.25x = 242,354,427.75 × 242,354,427.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,432,879.25x = 58,735,668,650,029,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,735,668,650,029,968/158,432,879.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,729,036.35
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