Finding the Third Proportional to 189,207,232 and 407,947,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,207,232 and 407,947,712 is: 879,571,747.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,207,232 : 407,947,712 = 407,947,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,207,232/407,947,712 = 407,947,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,207,232x = 407,947,712 × 407,947,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,207,232x = 166,421,335,726,034,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,421,335,726,034,944/189,207,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,571,747.69
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