Finding the Third Proportional to 158,730,288 and 340,135,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,730,288 and 340,135,248 is: 728,858,924.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,730,288 : 340,135,248 = 340,135,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,730,288/340,135,248 = 340,135,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,730,288x = 340,135,248 × 340,135,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,730,288x = 115,691,986,932,021,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,691,986,932,021,504/158,730,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,858,924.09
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