Finding the Third Proportional to 189,167,370 and 285,104,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,167,370 and 285,104,106 is: 429,695,413.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,167,370 : 285,104,106 = 285,104,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,167,370/285,104,106 = 285,104,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,167,370x = 285,104,106 × 285,104,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,167,370x = 81,284,351,258,059,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,284,351,258,059,232/189,167,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,695,413.42
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