Finding the Third Proportional to 158,766,897 and 341,857,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,766,897 and 341,857,608 is: 736,089,363.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,766,897 : 341,857,608 = 341,857,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,766,897/341,857,608 = 341,857,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,766,897x = 341,857,608 × 341,857,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,766,897x = 116,866,624,147,481,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,866,624,147,481,664/158,766,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,089,363.44
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