Finding the Third Proportional to 204,023,040 and 442,685,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,023,040 and 442,685,235 is: 960,529,836.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,023,040 : 442,685,235 = 442,685,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,023,040/442,685,235 = 442,685,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,023,040x = 442,685,235 × 442,685,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,023,040x = 195,970,217,287,005,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,970,217,287,005,216/204,023,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,529,836.66
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