Finding the Third Proportional to 203,978,050 and 437,060,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,978,050 and 437,060,797 is: 936,483,804.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,978,050 : 437,060,797 = 437,060,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,978,050/437,060,797 = 437,060,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,978,050x = 437,060,797 × 437,060,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,978,050x = 191,022,140,274,275,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,022,140,274,275,200/203,978,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,483,804.38
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