Finding the Third Proportional to 196,943,198 and 455,887,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,943,198 and 455,887,865 is: 1,055,297,911.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,943,198 : 455,887,865 = 455,887,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,943,198/455,887,865 = 455,887,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,943,198x = 455,887,865 × 455,887,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,943,198x = 207,833,745,454,258,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,833,745,454,258,240/196,943,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,055,297,911.10
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