Finding the Third Proportional to 212,447,591 and 457,180,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,447,591 and 457,180,217 is: 983,836,765.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,447,591 : 457,180,217 = 457,180,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,447,591/457,180,217 = 457,180,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,447,591x = 457,180,217 × 457,180,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,447,591x = 209,013,750,816,167,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,013,750,816,167,104/212,447,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,836,765.73
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