Finding the Third Proportional to 158,797,384 and 343,975,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,797,384 and 343,975,734 is: 745,096,062.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,797,384 : 343,975,734 = 343,975,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,797,384/343,975,734 = 343,975,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,797,384x = 343,975,734 × 343,975,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,797,384x = 118,319,305,580,838,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,319,305,580,838,752/158,797,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,096,062.67
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