Finding the Third Proportional to 263,753,431 and 387,729,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,753,431 and 387,729,243 is: 569,979,185.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,753,431 : 387,729,243 = 387,729,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,753,431/387,729,243 = 387,729,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,753,431x = 387,729,243 × 387,729,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,753,431x = 150,333,965,877,353,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,333,965,877,353,056/263,753,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,979,185.89
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