Finding the Third Proportional to 158,586,052 and 223,327,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,586,052 and 223,327,482 is: 314,499,059.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,586,052 : 223,327,482 = 223,327,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,586,052/223,327,482 = 223,327,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,586,052x = 223,327,482 × 223,327,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,586,052x = 49,875,164,216,460,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,875,164,216,460,320/158,586,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,499,059.58
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