Finding the Third Proportional to 196,524,274 and 420,655,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,524,274 and 420,655,536 is: 900,403,173.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,524,274 : 420,655,536 = 420,655,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,524,274/420,655,536 = 420,655,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,524,274x = 420,655,536 × 420,655,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,524,274x = 176,951,079,967,447,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,951,079,967,447,296/196,524,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,403,173.44
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