Finding the Third Proportional to 159,014,600 and 336,363,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,014,600 and 336,363,368 is: 711,508,976.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,014,600 : 336,363,368 = 336,363,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,014,600/336,363,368 = 336,363,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,014,600x = 336,363,368 × 336,363,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,014,600x = 113,140,315,332,303,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,140,315,332,303,424/159,014,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,508,976.74
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