Finding the Third Proportional to 204,022,987 and 442,685,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,022,987 and 442,685,129 is: 960,529,626.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,022,987 : 442,685,129 = 442,685,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,022,987/442,685,129 = 442,685,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,022,987x = 442,685,129 × 442,685,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,022,987x = 195,970,123,437,746,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,970,123,437,746,656/204,022,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,529,626.19
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