Finding the Third Proportional to 188,301,384 and 406,328,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,301,384 and 406,328,436 is: 876,800,766.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,301,384 : 406,328,436 = 406,328,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,301,384/406,328,436 = 406,328,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,301,384x = 406,328,436 × 406,328,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,301,384x = 165,102,797,902,206,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,102,797,902,206,080/188,301,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,800,766.91
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