Finding the Third Proportional to 263,753,421 and 387,729,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,753,421 and 387,729,228 is: 569,979,163.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,753,421 : 387,729,228 = 387,729,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,753,421/387,729,228 = 387,729,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,753,421x = 387,729,228 × 387,729,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,753,421x = 150,333,954,245,475,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,333,954,245,475,968/263,753,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,979,163.40
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