Finding the Third Proportional to 197,457,993 and 425,259,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,457,993 and 425,259,882 is: 915,870,583.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,457,993 : 425,259,882 = 425,259,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,457,993/425,259,882 = 425,259,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,457,993x = 425,259,882 × 425,259,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,457,993x = 180,845,967,238,653,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,845,967,238,653,920/197,457,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,870,583.36
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