Finding the Third Proportional to 261,921,330 and 410,876,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,921,330 and 410,876,721 is: 644,543,458.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,921,330 : 410,876,721 = 410,876,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,921,330/410,876,721 = 410,876,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,921,330x = 410,876,721 × 410,876,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,921,330x = 168,819,679,859,711,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,819,679,859,711,840/261,921,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,543,458.37
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