Finding the Third Proportional to 197,826,072 and 424,903,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,826,072 and 424,903,344 is: 912,634,264.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,826,072 : 424,903,344 = 424,903,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,826,072/424,903,344 = 424,903,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,826,072x = 424,903,344 × 424,903,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,826,072x = 180,542,851,742,382,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,542,851,742,382,336/197,826,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,634,264.62
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