Finding the Third Proportional to 71,646,082 and 155,456,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,646,082 and 155,456,257 is: 337,305,923.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,646,082 : 155,456,257 = 155,456,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,646,082/155,456,257 = 155,456,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,646,082x = 155,456,257 × 155,456,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,646,082x = 24,166,647,840,450,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,166,647,840,450,048/71,646,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,305,923.31
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