Finding the Third Proportional to 260,644,891 and 382,446,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,644,891 and 382,446,433 is: 561,166,856.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,644,891 : 382,446,433 = 382,446,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,644,891/382,446,433 = 382,446,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,644,891x = 382,446,433 × 382,446,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,644,891x = 146,265,274,114,423,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,265,274,114,423,488/260,644,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,166,856.38
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