Finding the Third Proportional to 204,272,474 and 305,684,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,272,474 and 305,684,967 is: 457,444,398.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,272,474 : 305,684,967 = 305,684,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,272,474/305,684,967 = 305,684,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,272,474x = 305,684,967 × 305,684,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,272,474x = 93,443,299,049,791,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,443,299,049,791,088/204,272,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,444,398.75
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