Finding the Third Proportional to 261,892,684 and 364,140,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,892,684 and 364,140,840 is: 506,308,726.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,892,684 : 364,140,840 = 364,140,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,892,684/364,140,840 = 364,140,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,892,684x = 364,140,840 × 364,140,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,892,684x = 132,598,551,355,905,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,598,551,355,905,600/261,892,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,308,726.65
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