Finding the Third Proportional to 188,316,267 and 399,033,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,316,267 and 399,033,732 is: 845,534,598.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,316,267 : 399,033,732 = 399,033,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,316,267/399,033,732 = 399,033,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,316,267x = 399,033,732 × 399,033,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,316,267x = 159,227,919,273,847,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,227,919,273,847,808/188,316,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,534,598.85
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