Finding the Third Proportional to 74,657,029 and 155,273,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,657,029 and 155,273,632 is: 322,942,141.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,657,029 : 155,273,632 = 155,273,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,657,029/155,273,632 = 155,273,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,657,029x = 155,273,632 × 155,273,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,657,029x = 24,109,900,794,471,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,109,900,794,471,424/74,657,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,942,141.11
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