Finding the Third Proportional to 73,852,188 and 160,708,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,852,188 and 160,708,278 is: 349,714,088.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,852,188 : 160,708,278 = 160,708,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,852,188/160,708,278 = 160,708,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,852,188x = 160,708,278 × 160,708,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,852,188x = 25,827,150,617,725,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,827,150,617,725,284/73,852,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,714,088.60
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