Finding the Third Proportional to 260,644,889 and 382,446,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,644,889 and 382,446,430 is: 561,166,851.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,644,889 : 382,446,430 = 382,446,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,644,889/382,446,430 = 382,446,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,644,889x = 382,446,430 × 382,446,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,644,889x = 146,265,271,819,744,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,265,271,819,744,896/260,644,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,166,851.88
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