Finding the Third Proportional to 158,839,089,668 and 340,338,660,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,839,089,668 and 340,338,660,796 is: 729,231,099,690.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,839,089,668 : 340,338,660,796 = 340,338,660,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,839,089,668/340,338,660,796 = 340,338,660,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,839,089,668x = 340,338,660,796 × 340,338,660,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,839,089,668x = 115,830,404,032,414,749,818,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,830,404,032,414,749,818,880/158,839,089,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,231,099,690.38
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