Finding the Third Proportional to 204,272,466 and 305,684,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,272,466 and 305,684,955 is: 457,444,380.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,272,466 : 305,684,955 = 305,684,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,272,466/305,684,955 = 305,684,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,272,466x = 305,684,955 × 305,684,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,272,466x = 93,443,291,713,352,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,443,291,713,352,032/204,272,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,444,380.75
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