Finding the Third Proportional to 263,962,813 and 399,341,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,962,813 and 399,341,627 is: 604,152,279.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,962,813 : 399,341,627 = 399,341,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,962,813/399,341,627 = 399,341,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,962,813x = 399,341,627 × 399,341,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,962,813x = 159,473,735,055,007,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,473,735,055,007,136/263,962,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,152,279.04
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