Finding the Third Proportional to 204,459,082 and 317,189,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,459,082 and 317,189,523 is: 492,074,954.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,459,082 : 317,189,523 = 317,189,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,459,082/317,189,523 = 317,189,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,459,082x = 317,189,523 × 317,189,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,459,082x = 100,609,193,500,967,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,609,193,500,967,536/204,459,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,074,954.64
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