Finding the Third Proportional to 159,537,150 and 347,026,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,537,150 and 347,026,635 is: 754,855,439.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,537,150 : 347,026,635 = 347,026,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,537,150/347,026,635 = 347,026,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,537,150x = 347,026,635 × 347,026,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,537,150x = 120,427,485,399,423,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,427,485,399,423,232/159,537,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,855,439.00
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