Finding the Third Proportional to 263,701,178 and 387,930,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,701,178 and 387,930,801 is: 570,684,998.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,701,178 : 387,930,801 = 387,930,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,701,178/387,930,801 = 387,930,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,701,178x = 387,930,801 × 387,930,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,701,178x = 150,490,306,364,501,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,490,306,364,501,600/263,701,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,684,998.47
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