Finding the Third Proportional to 159,930,556.50 and 245,715,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,930,556.50 and 245,715,624 is: 377,514,898.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,930,556.50 : 245,715,624 = 245,715,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,930,556.50/245,715,624 = 245,715,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,930,556.50x = 245,715,624 × 245,715,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,930,556.50x = 60,376,167,877,709,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,376,167,877,709,376/159,930,556.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,514,898.96
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