Finding the Third Proportional to 259,363,911 and 401,165,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,363,911 and 401,165,835 is: 620,495,066.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,363,911 : 401,165,835 = 401,165,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,363,911/401,165,835 = 401,165,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,363,911x = 401,165,835 × 401,165,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,363,911x = 160,934,027,171,247,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,934,027,171,247,232/259,363,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,495,066.38
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