Finding the Third Proportional to 159,740,508 and 228,273,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,740,508 and 228,273,348 is: 326,208,562.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,740,508 : 228,273,348 = 228,273,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,740,508/228,273,348 = 228,273,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,740,508x = 228,273,348 × 228,273,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,740,508x = 52,108,721,407,129,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,108,721,407,129,104/159,740,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,208,562.00
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