Finding the Third Proportional to 253,722,310 and 403,726,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,722,310 and 403,726,268 is: 642,414,533.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,722,310 : 403,726,268 = 403,726,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,722,310/403,726,268 = 403,726,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,722,310x = 403,726,268 × 403,726,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,722,310x = 162,994,899,473,207,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,994,899,473,207,808/253,722,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,414,533.72
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