Finding the Third Proportional to 261,126,864 and 395,048,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,126,864 and 395,048,736 is: 597,653,958.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,126,864 : 395,048,736 = 395,048,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,126,864/395,048,736 = 395,048,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,126,864x = 395,048,736 × 395,048,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,126,864x = 156,063,503,815,197,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,063,503,815,197,696/261,126,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,653,958.02
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