Finding the Third Proportional to 209,483,742 and 455,227,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,483,742 and 455,227,398 is: 989,250,917.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,483,742 : 455,227,398 = 455,227,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,483,742/455,227,398 = 455,227,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,483,742x = 455,227,398 × 455,227,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,483,742x = 207,231,983,889,850,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,231,983,889,850,400/209,483,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,250,917.09
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