Finding the Third Proportional to 158,702,594 and 343,889,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,702,594 and 343,889,026 is: 745,165,275.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,702,594 : 343,889,026 = 343,889,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,702,594/343,889,026 = 343,889,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,702,594x = 343,889,026 × 343,889,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,702,594x = 118,259,662,203,228,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,259,662,203,228,672/158,702,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,165,275.64
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