Finding the Third Proportional to 204,459,093 and 317,189,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,459,093 and 317,189,540 is: 492,074,980.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,459,093 : 317,189,540 = 317,189,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,459,093/317,189,540 = 317,189,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,459,093x = 317,189,540 × 317,189,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,459,093x = 100,609,204,285,411,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,609,204,285,411,600/204,459,093 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,074,980.91
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