Finding the Third Proportional to 196,774,642 and 430,617,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,774,642 and 430,617,478 is: 942,354,210.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,774,642 : 430,617,478 = 430,617,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,774,642/430,617,478 = 430,617,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,774,642x = 430,617,478 × 430,617,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,774,642x = 185,431,412,359,080,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,431,412,359,080,480/196,774,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,354,210.25
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