Finding the Third Proportional to 204,670,859 and 445,202,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,670,859 and 445,202,139 is: 968,408,231.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,670,859 : 445,202,139 = 445,202,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,670,859/445,202,139 = 445,202,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,670,859x = 445,202,139 × 445,202,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,670,859x = 198,204,944,570,175,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,204,944,570,175,328/204,670,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968,408,231.34
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