Finding the Third Proportional to 188,391,008 and 254,452,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,391,008 and 254,452,942 is: 343,680,414.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,391,008 : 254,452,942 = 254,452,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,391,008/254,452,942 = 254,452,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,391,008x = 254,452,942 × 254,452,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,391,008x = 64,746,299,692,455,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,746,299,692,455,360/188,391,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,680,414.37
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