Finding the Third Proportional to 158,684,152 and 245,207,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,684,152 and 245,207,472 is: 378,908,060.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,684,152 : 245,207,472 = 245,207,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,684,152/245,207,472 = 245,207,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,684,152x = 245,207,472 × 245,207,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,684,152x = 60,126,704,324,630,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,126,704,324,630,784/158,684,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,908,060.87
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