Finding the Third Proportional to 159,727,028 and 245,360,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,727,028 and 245,360,254 is: 376,903,364.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,727,028 : 245,360,254 = 245,360,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,727,028/245,360,254 = 245,360,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,727,028x = 245,360,254 × 245,360,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,727,028x = 60,201,654,242,944,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,201,654,242,944,512/159,727,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,903,364.43
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