Finding the Third Proportional to 259,274,924 and 401,333,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,274,924 and 401,333,888 is: 621,228,181.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,274,924 : 401,333,888 = 401,333,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,274,924/401,333,888 = 401,333,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,274,924x = 401,333,888 × 401,333,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,274,924x = 161,068,889,657,196,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,068,889,657,196,544/259,274,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,228,181.93
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