Finding the Third Proportional to 261,857,784 and 392,786,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,857,784 and 392,786,676 is: 589,180,014.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,857,784 : 392,786,676 = 392,786,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,857,784/392,786,676 = 392,786,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,857,784x = 392,786,676 × 392,786,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,857,784x = 154,281,372,843,128,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,281,372,843,128,960/261,857,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,180,014.00
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