Finding the Third Proportional to 132,955,332 and 204,235,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,955,332 and 204,235,664 is: 313,730,978.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,955,332 : 204,235,664 = 204,235,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,955,332/204,235,664 = 204,235,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,955,332x = 204,235,664 × 204,235,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,955,332x = 41,712,206,449,520,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,712,206,449,520,896/132,955,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,730,978.83
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