Finding the Third Proportional to 196,524,277 and 420,655,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,524,277 and 420,655,542 is: 900,403,185.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,524,277 : 420,655,542 = 420,655,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,524,277/420,655,542 = 420,655,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,524,277x = 420,655,542 × 420,655,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,524,277x = 176,951,085,015,313,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,951,085,015,313,760/196,524,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,403,185.38
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