Finding the Third Proportional to 188,263,404 and 406,777,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,263,404 and 406,777,392 is: 878,916,683.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,263,404 : 406,777,392 = 406,777,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,263,404/406,777,392 = 406,777,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,263,404x = 406,777,392 × 406,777,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,263,404x = 165,467,846,642,321,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,467,846,642,321,664/188,263,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,916,683.36
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