Finding the Third Proportional to 196,989,414 and 427,623,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,989,414 and 427,623,420 is: 928,282,315.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,989,414 : 427,623,420 = 427,623,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,989,414/427,623,420 = 427,623,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,989,414x = 427,623,420 × 427,623,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,989,414x = 182,861,789,332,496,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,861,789,332,496,384/196,989,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,282,315.38
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