Finding the Third Proportional to 204,272,475 and 305,684,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,272,475 and 305,684,968 is: 457,444,399.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,272,475 : 305,684,968 = 305,684,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,272,475/305,684,968 = 305,684,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,272,475x = 305,684,968 × 305,684,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,272,475x = 93,443,299,661,161,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,443,299,661,161,024/204,272,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,444,399.50
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