Finding the Third Proportional to 162,257,537 and 349,118,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,257,537 and 349,118,213 is: 751,173,282.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,257,537 : 349,118,213 = 349,118,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,257,537/349,118,213 = 349,118,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,257,537x = 349,118,213 × 349,118,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,257,537x = 121,883,526,648,313,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,883,526,648,313,376/162,257,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,173,282.31
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