Finding the Third Proportional to 260,047,712 and 356,588,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,047,712 and 356,588,598 is: 488,969,609.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,047,712 : 356,588,598 = 356,588,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,047,712/356,588,598 = 356,588,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,047,712x = 356,588,598 × 356,588,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,047,712x = 127,155,428,223,605,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,155,428,223,605,600/260,047,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,969,609.64
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