Finding the Third Proportional to 206,293,258 and 312,097,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,293,258 and 312,097,443 is: 472,166,734.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,293,258 : 312,097,443 = 312,097,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,293,258/312,097,443 = 312,097,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,293,258x = 312,097,443 × 312,097,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,293,258x = 97,404,813,927,138,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,404,813,927,138,256/206,293,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,166,734.25
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