Finding the Third Proportional to 209,742,099 and 427,811,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,742,099 and 427,811,430 is: 872,607,933.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,742,099 : 427,811,430 = 427,811,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,742,099/427,811,430 = 427,811,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,742,099x = 427,811,430 × 427,811,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,742,099x = 183,022,619,638,644,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,022,619,638,644,896/209,742,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,607,933.80
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