Finding the Third Proportional to 158,682,472 and 245,204,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,682,472 and 245,204,660 is: 378,903,381.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,682,472 : 245,204,660 = 245,204,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,682,472/245,204,660 = 245,204,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,682,472x = 245,204,660 × 245,204,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,682,472x = 60,125,325,285,715,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,125,325,285,715,600/158,682,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,903,381.88
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