Finding the Third Proportional to 196,365,961 and 427,207,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,365,961 and 427,207,901 is: 929,420,708.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,365,961 : 427,207,901 = 427,207,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,365,961/427,207,901 = 427,207,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,365,961x = 427,207,901 × 427,207,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,365,961x = 182,506,590,676,825,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,506,590,676,825,792/196,365,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 929,420,708.90
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