Finding the Third Proportional to 159,871,000 and 332,308,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,871,000 and 332,308,664 is: 690,738,458.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,871,000 : 332,308,664 = 332,308,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,871,000/332,308,664 = 332,308,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,871,000x = 332,308,664 × 332,308,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,871,000x = 110,429,048,169,464,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,429,048,169,464,896/159,871,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,738,458.94
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