Finding the Third Proportional to 204,586,712 and 438,193,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,586,712 and 438,193,456 is: 938,543,383.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,586,712 : 438,193,456 = 438,193,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,586,712/438,193,456 = 438,193,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,586,712x = 438,193,456 × 438,193,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,586,712x = 192,013,504,881,223,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,013,504,881,223,936/204,586,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,543,383.41
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