Finding the Third Proportional to 263,887,736 and 402,656,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,887,736 and 402,656,964 is: 614,400,021.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,887,736 : 402,656,964 = 402,656,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,887,736/402,656,964 = 402,656,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,887,736x = 402,656,964 × 402,656,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,887,736x = 162,132,630,657,697,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,132,630,657,697,280/263,887,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,400,021.45
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