Finding the Third Proportional to 168,208,537 and 245,926,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,208,537 and 245,926,762 is: 359,553,524.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,208,537 : 245,926,762 = 245,926,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,208,537/245,926,762 = 245,926,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,208,537x = 245,926,762 × 245,926,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,208,537x = 60,479,972,267,804,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,479,972,267,804,640/168,208,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,553,524.13
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