Finding the Third Proportional to 212,715,666 and 462,701,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,715,666 and 462,701,214 is: 1,006,472,242.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,715,666 : 462,701,214 = 462,701,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,715,666/462,701,214 = 462,701,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,715,666x = 462,701,214 × 462,701,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,715,666x = 214,092,413,437,073,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,092,413,437,073,792/212,715,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,472,242.80
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