Finding the Third Proportional to 262,935,591 and 410,321,017.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,935,591 and 410,321,017.50 is: 640,321,596.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,935,591 : 410,321,017.50 = 410,321,017.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,935,591/410,321,017.50 = 410,321,017.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,935,591x = 410,321,017.50 × 410,321,017.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,935,591x = 168,363,337,402,235,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,363,337,402,235,296/262,935,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,321,596.49
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