Finding the Third Proportional to 209,137,370 and 316,395,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,137,370 and 316,395,841 is: 478,663,034.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,137,370 : 316,395,841 = 316,395,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,137,370/316,395,841 = 316,395,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,137,370x = 316,395,841 × 316,395,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,137,370x = 100,106,328,202,097,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,106,328,202,097,280/209,137,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,663,034.74
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