Finding the Third Proportional to 159,522,793.88 and 346,271,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,522,793.88 and 346,271,004 is: 751,639,344.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,522,793.88 : 346,271,004 = 346,271,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,522,793.88/346,271,004 = 346,271,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,522,793.88x = 346,271,004 × 346,271,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,522,793.88x = 119,903,608,211,168,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,903,608,211,168,016/159,522,793.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,639,344.44
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