Finding the Third Proportional to 196,935,291 and 430,932,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,935,291 and 430,932,726 is: 942,964,632.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,935,291 : 430,932,726 = 430,932,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,935,291/430,932,726 = 430,932,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,935,291x = 430,932,726 × 430,932,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,935,291x = 185,703,014,337,791,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,703,014,337,791,072/196,935,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,964,632.67
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