Finding the Third Proportional to 196,260,339 and 428,168,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,260,339 and 428,168,757 is: 934,108,671.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,260,339 : 428,168,757 = 428,168,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,260,339/428,168,757 = 428,168,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,260,339x = 428,168,757 × 428,168,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,260,339x = 183,328,484,470,925,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,328,484,470,925,056/196,260,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,108,671.19
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