Finding the Third Proportional to 188,201,578 and 407,669,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,201,578 and 407,669,564 is: 883,066,312.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,201,578 : 407,669,564 = 407,669,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,201,578/407,669,564 = 407,669,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,201,578x = 407,669,564 × 407,669,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,201,578x = 166,194,473,411,950,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,194,473,411,950,080/188,201,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,066,312.08
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