Finding the Third Proportional to 205,959,348 and 310,854,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,959,348 and 310,854,327 is: 469,172,259.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,959,348 : 310,854,327 = 310,854,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,959,348/310,854,327 = 310,854,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,959,348x = 310,854,327 × 310,854,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,959,348x = 96,630,412,614,622,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,630,412,614,622,928/205,959,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,172,259.25
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