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Finding the Third Proportional to 159,974,997 and 238,914,193.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 159,974,997 and 238,914,193.50 is: 356,805,706.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,974,997 : 238,914,193.50 = 238,914,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,974,997/238,914,193.50 = 238,914,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,974,997x = 238,914,193.50 × 238,914,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,974,997x = 57,079,991,855,755,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,079,991,855,755,440/159,974,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,805,706.68

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