Finding the Third Proportional to 158,681,708 and 245,203,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,681,708 and 245,203,682 is: 378,902,183.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,681,708 : 245,203,682 = 245,203,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,681,708/245,203,682 = 245,203,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,681,708x = 245,203,682 × 245,203,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,681,708x = 60,124,845,666,357,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,124,845,666,357,120/158,681,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,902,183.65
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