Finding the Third Proportional to 198,252,645 and 429,448,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,252,645 and 429,448,746 is: 930,258,587.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,252,645 : 429,448,746 = 429,448,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,252,645/429,448,746 = 429,448,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,252,645x = 429,448,746 × 429,448,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,252,645x = 184,426,225,440,972,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,426,225,440,972,512/198,252,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,258,587.17
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