Finding the Third Proportional to 158,612,430 and 242,477,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,612,430 and 242,477,082 is: 370,684,285.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,612,430 : 242,477,082 = 242,477,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,612,430/242,477,082 = 242,477,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,612,430x = 242,477,082 × 242,477,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,612,430x = 58,795,135,295,234,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,795,135,295,234,720/158,612,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,684,285.56
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