Finding the Third Proportional to 72,064,608 and 158,541,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,064,608 and 158,541,984 is: 348,792,026.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,064,608 : 158,541,984 = 158,541,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,064,608/158,541,984 = 158,541,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,064,608x = 158,541,984 × 158,541,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,064,608x = 25,135,560,690,656,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,135,560,690,656,256/72,064,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,792,026.88
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