Finding the Third Proportional to 188,838,818 and 406,375,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,838,818 and 406,375,484 is: 874,507,877.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,838,818 : 406,375,484 = 406,375,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,838,818/406,375,484 = 406,375,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,838,818x = 406,375,484 × 406,375,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,838,818x = 165,141,033,996,234,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,141,033,996,234,240/188,838,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,507,877.91
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