Finding the Third Proportional to 204,657,912 and 314,891,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,657,912 and 314,891,496 is: 484,499,491.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,657,912 : 314,891,496 = 314,891,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,657,912/314,891,496 = 314,891,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,657,912x = 314,891,496 × 314,891,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,657,912x = 99,156,654,253,118,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,156,654,253,118,016/204,657,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,499,491.29
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