Finding the Third Proportional to 187,434,238 and 403,671,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,434,238 and 403,671,930 is: 869,377,061.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,434,238 : 403,671,930 = 403,671,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,434,238/403,671,930 = 403,671,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,434,238x = 403,671,930 × 403,671,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,434,238x = 162,951,027,069,924,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,951,027,069,924,896/187,434,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,377,061.57
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