Finding the Third Proportional to 188,062,074 and 284,937,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,062,074 and 284,937,345 is: 431,715,384.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,062,074 : 284,937,345 = 284,937,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,062,074/284,937,345 = 284,937,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,062,074x = 284,937,345 × 284,937,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,062,074x = 81,189,290,575,649,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,189,290,575,649,024/188,062,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,715,384.44
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