Finding the Third Proportional to 204,553,779 and 447,370,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,553,779 and 447,370,578 is: 978,424,525.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,553,779 : 447,370,578 = 447,370,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,553,779/447,370,578 = 447,370,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,553,779x = 447,370,578 × 447,370,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,553,779x = 200,140,434,060,054,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,140,434,060,054,080/204,553,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,424,525.02
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