Finding the Third Proportional to 220,993,859 and 481,223,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,993,859 and 481,223,016 is: 1,047,882,471.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,993,859 : 481,223,016 = 481,223,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,993,859/481,223,016 = 481,223,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,993,859x = 481,223,016 × 481,223,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,993,859x = 231,575,591,128,136,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,575,591,128,136,256/220,993,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047,882,471.38
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