Finding the Third Proportional to 260,769,175.88 and 559,393,246.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,769,175.88 and 559,393,246.13 is: 1,199,991,535.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,769,175.88 : 559,393,246.13 = 559,393,246.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,769,175.88/559,393,246.13 = 559,393,246.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,769,175.88x = 559,393,246.13 × 559,393,246.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,769,175.88x = 312,920,803,810,264,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,920,803,810,264,832/260,769,175.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199,991,535.66
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