Finding the Third Proportional to 159,536,873 and 347,026,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,536,873 and 347,026,067 is: 754,854,278.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,536,873 : 347,026,067 = 347,026,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,536,873/347,026,067 = 347,026,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,536,873x = 347,026,067 × 347,026,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,536,873x = 120,427,091,177,488,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,427,091,177,488,496/159,536,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,854,278.59
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