Finding the Third Proportional to 159,710,724 and 238,501,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,710,724 and 238,501,638 is: 356,162,879.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,710,724 : 238,501,638 = 238,501,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,710,724/238,501,638 = 238,501,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,710,724x = 238,501,638 × 238,501,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,710,724x = 56,883,031,328,683,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,883,031,328,683,040/159,710,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,162,879.39
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