Finding the Third Proportional to 262,748,388 and 369,588,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,748,388 and 369,588,138 is: 519,871,473.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,748,388 : 369,588,138 = 369,588,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,748,388/369,588,138 = 369,588,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,748,388x = 369,588,138 × 369,588,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,748,388x = 136,595,391,750,307,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,595,391,750,307,040/262,748,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,871,473.96
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