Finding the Third Proportional to 228,149,541 and 492,668,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,149,541 and 492,668,406 is: 1,063,873,094.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,149,541 : 492,668,406 = 492,668,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,149,541/492,668,406 = 492,668,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,149,541x = 492,668,406 × 492,668,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,149,541x = 242,722,158,270,580,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,722,158,270,580,832/228,149,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,063,873,094.84
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