Finding the Third Proportional to 261,892,647 and 364,140,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,892,647 and 364,140,792 is: 506,308,664.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,892,647 : 364,140,792 = 364,140,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,892,647/364,140,792 = 364,140,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,892,647x = 364,140,792 × 364,140,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,892,647x = 132,598,516,398,387,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,598,516,398,387,264/261,892,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,308,664.70
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