Finding the Third Proportional to 159,740,434 and 228,273,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,740,434 and 228,273,243 is: 326,208,413.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,740,434 : 228,273,243 = 228,273,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,740,434/228,273,243 = 228,273,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,740,434x = 228,273,243 × 228,273,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,740,434x = 52,108,673,469,737,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,108,673,469,737,048/159,740,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,208,413.02
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