Finding the Third Proportional to 196,181,342 and 420,529,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,181,342 and 420,529,465 is: 901,436,544.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,181,342 : 420,529,465 = 420,529,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,181,342/420,529,465 = 420,529,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,181,342x = 420,529,465 × 420,529,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,181,342x = 176,845,030,933,186,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,845,030,933,186,240/196,181,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,436,544.02
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