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Finding the Third Proportional to 204,022,994 and 442,685,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 204,022,994 and 442,685,145 is: 960,529,662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,022,994 : 442,685,145 = 442,685,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,022,994/442,685,145 = 442,685,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,022,994x = 442,685,145 × 442,685,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,022,994x = 195,970,137,603,671,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,970,137,603,671,040/204,022,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960,529,662.67

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