Finding the Third Proportional to 205,592,766 and 281,923,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,592,766 and 281,923,317 is: 386,593,157.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,592,766 : 281,923,317 = 281,923,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,592,766/281,923,317 = 281,923,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,592,766x = 281,923,317 × 281,923,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,592,766x = 79,480,756,668,282,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,480,756,668,282,496/205,592,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,593,157.99
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