Finding the Third Proportional to 188,203,567 and 407,673,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,203,567 and 407,673,579 is: 883,074,373.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,203,567 : 407,673,579 = 407,673,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,203,567/407,673,579 = 407,673,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,203,567x = 407,673,579 × 407,673,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,203,567x = 166,197,747,014,669,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,197,747,014,669,248/188,203,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,074,373.48
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