Finding the Third Proportional to 204,763,221 and 289,733,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,763,221 and 289,733,679 is: 409,964,271.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,763,221 : 289,733,679 = 289,733,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,763,221/289,733,679 = 289,733,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,763,221x = 289,733,679 × 289,733,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,763,221x = 83,945,604,746,875,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,945,604,746,875,040/204,763,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,964,271.60
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