Finding the Third Proportional to 204,599,272 and 438,381,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,599,272 and 438,381,872 is: 939,293,008.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,599,272 : 438,381,872 = 438,381,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,599,272/438,381,872 = 438,381,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,599,272x = 438,381,872 × 438,381,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,599,272x = 192,178,665,698,224,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,178,665,698,224,384/204,599,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939,293,008.33
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