Finding the Third Proportional to 72,973,357 and 158,648,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,973,357 and 158,648,486 is: 344,911,391.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,973,357 : 158,648,486 = 158,648,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,973,357/158,648,486 = 158,648,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,973,357x = 158,648,486 × 158,648,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,973,357x = 25,169,342,110,092,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,169,342,110,092,196/72,973,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,911,391.57
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