Finding the Third Proportional to 159,685,104 and 346,473,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,685,104 and 346,473,784 is: 751,755,047.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,685,104 : 346,473,784 = 346,473,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,685,104/346,473,784 = 346,473,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,685,104x = 346,473,784 × 346,473,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,685,104x = 120,044,082,999,278,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,044,082,999,278,656/159,685,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,755,047.86
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