Finding the Third Proportional to 159,523,002 and 346,271,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,523,002 and 346,271,421 is: 751,640,174.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,523,002 : 346,271,421 = 346,271,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,523,002/346,271,421 = 346,271,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,523,002x = 346,271,421 × 346,271,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,523,002x = 119,903,897,001,359,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,903,897,001,359,248/159,523,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,640,174.13
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