Finding the Third Proportional to 204,022,978 and 442,685,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,022,978 and 442,685,114 is: 960,529,603.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,022,978 : 442,685,114 = 442,685,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,022,978/442,685,114 = 442,685,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,022,978x = 442,685,114 × 442,685,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,022,978x = 195,970,110,157,192,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,970,110,157,192,992/204,022,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,529,603.47
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