Finding the Third Proportional to 198,252,628 and 429,448,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,252,628 and 429,448,712 is: 930,258,519.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,252,628 : 429,448,712 = 429,448,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,252,628/429,448,712 = 429,448,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,252,628x = 429,448,712 × 429,448,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,252,628x = 184,426,196,238,458,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,426,196,238,458,944/198,252,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,258,519.64
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