Finding the Third Proportional to 158,776,392 and 340,526,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,776,392 and 340,526,128 is: 730,322,955.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,776,392 : 340,526,128 = 340,526,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,776,392/340,526,128 = 340,526,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,776,392x = 340,526,128 × 340,526,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,776,392x = 115,958,043,850,672,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,958,043,850,672,384/158,776,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,322,955.38
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