Finding the Third Proportional to 198,381,320 and 427,161,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 198,381,320 and 427,161,616 is: 919,779,373.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,381,320 : 427,161,616 = 427,161,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,381,320/427,161,616 = 427,161,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,381,320x = 427,161,616 × 427,161,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,381,320x = 182,467,046,183,731,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,467,046,183,731,456/198,381,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,779,373.30
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