Finding the Third Proportional to 253,722,290 and 403,726,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,722,290 and 403,726,236 is: 642,414,482.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,722,290 : 403,726,236 = 403,726,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,722,290/403,726,236 = 403,726,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,722,290x = 403,726,236 × 403,726,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,722,290x = 162,994,873,634,727,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,994,873,634,727,680/253,722,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,414,482.52
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