Finding the Third Proportional to 204,023,021 and 442,685,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,023,021 and 442,685,197 is: 960,529,761.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,023,021 : 442,685,197 = 442,685,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,023,021/442,685,197 = 442,685,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,023,021x = 442,685,197 × 442,685,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,023,021x = 195,970,183,642,928,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,970,183,642,928,800/204,023,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,529,761.21
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