Finding the Third Proportional to 198,252,880 and 429,449,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,252,880 and 429,449,248 is: 930,259,659.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,252,880 : 429,449,248 = 429,449,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,252,880/429,449,248 = 429,449,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,252,880x = 429,449,248 × 429,449,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,252,880x = 184,426,656,607,765,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,426,656,607,765,504/198,252,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930,259,659.32
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