Finding the Third Proportional to 263,753,436 and 387,729,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,753,436 and 387,729,249 is: 569,979,192.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,753,436 : 387,729,249 = 387,729,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,753,436/387,729,249 = 387,729,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,753,436x = 387,729,249 × 387,729,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,753,436x = 150,333,970,530,104,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,333,970,530,104,000/263,753,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,979,192.73
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