Finding the Third Proportional to 158,797,138.50 and 343,975,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,797,138.50 and 343,975,329 is: 745,095,460.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,797,138.50 : 343,975,329 = 343,975,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,797,138.50/343,975,329 = 343,975,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,797,138.50x = 343,975,329 × 343,975,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,797,138.50x = 118,319,026,960,658,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,319,026,960,658,240/158,797,138.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,095,460.02
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