Finding the Third Proportional to 158,768,292.50 and 341,864,043.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,768,292.50 and 341,864,043.50 is: 736,110,607.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,768,292.50 : 341,864,043.50 = 341,864,043.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,768,292.50/341,864,043.50 = 341,864,043.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,768,292.50x = 341,864,043.50 × 341,864,043.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,768,292.50x = 116,871,024,238,169,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,871,024,238,169,888/158,768,292.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,110,607.46
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