Finding the Third Proportional to 262,935,605 and 410,321,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,935,605 and 410,321,042 is: 640,321,638.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,935,605 : 410,321,042 = 410,321,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,935,605/410,321,042 = 410,321,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,935,605x = 410,321,042 × 410,321,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,935,605x = 168,363,357,507,965,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,363,357,507,965,760/262,935,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,321,638.86
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