Finding the Third Proportional to 259,950,766 and 403,809,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,950,766 and 403,809,226 is: 627,279,901.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,950,766 : 403,809,226 = 403,809,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,950,766/403,809,226 = 403,809,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,950,766x = 403,809,226 × 403,809,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,950,766x = 163,061,891,002,719,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,061,891,002,719,072/259,950,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,279,901.93
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