Finding the Third Proportional to 198,252,630 and 429,448,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,252,630 and 429,448,716 is: 930,258,527.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,252,630 : 429,448,716 = 429,448,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,252,630/429,448,716 = 429,448,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,252,630x = 429,448,716 × 429,448,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,252,630x = 184,426,199,674,048,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,426,199,674,048,640/198,252,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,258,527.59
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