Finding the Third Proportional to 204,272,472 and 305,684,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,272,472 and 305,684,964 is: 457,444,394.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,272,472 : 305,684,964 = 305,684,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,272,472/305,684,964 = 305,684,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,272,472x = 305,684,964 × 305,684,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,272,472x = 93,443,297,215,681,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,443,297,215,681,296/204,272,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,444,394.25
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