Finding the Third Proportional to 204,930,700 and 316,972,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,930,700 and 316,972,194 is: 490,269,987.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,930,700 : 316,972,194 = 316,972,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,930,700/316,972,194 = 316,972,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,930,700x = 316,972,194 × 316,972,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,930,700x = 100,471,371,769,173,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,471,371,769,173,632/204,930,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,269,987.70
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