Finding the Third Proportional to 198,252,624 and 429,448,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,252,624 and 429,448,704 is: 930,258,503.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,252,624 : 429,448,704 = 429,448,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,252,624/429,448,704 = 429,448,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,252,624x = 429,448,704 × 429,448,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,252,624x = 184,426,189,367,279,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,426,189,367,279,616/198,252,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,258,503.75
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