Finding the Third Proportional to 168,148,828 and 253,425,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,148,828 and 253,425,956 is: 381,951,607.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,148,828 : 253,425,956 = 253,425,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,148,828/253,425,956 = 253,425,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,148,828x = 253,425,956 × 253,425,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,148,828x = 64,224,715,174,513,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,224,715,174,513,936/168,148,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,951,607.62
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