Finding the Third Proportional to 158,586,044 and 223,327,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,586,044 and 223,327,470 is: 314,499,041.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,586,044 : 223,327,470 = 223,327,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,586,044/223,327,470 = 223,327,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,586,044x = 223,327,470 × 223,327,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,586,044x = 49,875,158,856,600,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,875,158,856,600,896/158,586,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,499,041.65
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