Finding the Third Proportional to 158,954,924 and 214,694,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,954,924 and 214,694,683 is: 289,980,365.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,954,924 : 214,694,683 = 214,694,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,954,924/214,694,683 = 214,694,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,954,924x = 214,694,683 × 214,694,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,954,924x = 46,093,806,908,470,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,093,806,908,470,488/158,954,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,980,365.18
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