Finding the Third Proportional to 261,892,670 and 364,140,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,892,670 and 364,140,824 is: 506,308,709.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,892,670 : 364,140,824 = 364,140,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,892,670/364,140,824 = 364,140,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,892,670x = 364,140,824 × 364,140,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,892,670x = 132,598,539,703,398,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,598,539,703,398,976/261,892,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,308,709.23
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