Finding the Third Proportional to 159,332,752 and 342,879,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,332,752 and 342,879,316 is: 737,866,031.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,332,752 : 342,879,316 = 342,879,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,332,752/342,879,316 = 342,879,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,332,752x = 342,879,316 × 342,879,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,332,752x = 117,566,225,340,627,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,566,225,340,627,856/159,332,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,866,031.09
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