Finding the Third Proportional to 74,048,099 and 159,475,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,048,099 and 159,475,339 is: 343,457,618.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,048,099 : 159,475,339 = 159,475,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,048,099/159,475,339 = 159,475,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,048,099x = 159,475,339 × 159,475,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,048,099x = 25,432,383,749,164,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,432,383,749,164,920/74,048,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,457,618.66
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