Finding the Third Proportional to 260,117,561 and 375,824,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,117,561 and 375,824,956 is: 543,002,160.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,117,561 : 375,824,956 = 375,824,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,117,561/375,824,956 = 375,824,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,117,561x = 375,824,956 × 375,824,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,117,561x = 141,244,397,552,401,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,244,397,552,401,936/260,117,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,002,160.29
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