Finding the Third Proportional to 154,258,794 and 204,724,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,258,794 and 204,724,279 is: 271,699,455.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,258,794 : 204,724,279 = 204,724,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,258,794/204,724,279 = 204,724,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,258,794x = 204,724,279 × 204,724,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,258,794x = 41,912,030,412,069,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,912,030,412,069,840/154,258,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,699,455.99
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