Finding the Third Proportional to 68,441,829 and 152,186,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 68,441,829 and 152,186,174 is: 338,398,781.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,441,829 : 152,186,174 = 152,186,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,441,829/152,186,174 = 152,186,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,441,829x = 152,186,174 × 152,186,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,441,829x = 23,160,631,556,758,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,160,631,556,758,276/68,441,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,398,781.79
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