Finding the Third Proportional to 193,488,940 and 420,988,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,488,940 and 420,988,844 is: 915,977,971.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,488,940 : 420,988,844 = 420,988,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,488,940/420,988,844 = 420,988,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,488,940x = 420,988,844 × 420,988,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,488,940x = 177,231,606,772,456,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,231,606,772,456,320/193,488,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,977,971.52
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