Finding the Third Proportional to 263,962,832 and 399,341,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,962,832 and 399,341,656 is: 604,152,323.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,962,832 : 399,341,656 = 399,341,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,962,832/399,341,656 = 399,341,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,962,832x = 399,341,656 × 399,341,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,962,832x = 159,473,758,216,822,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,473,758,216,822,336/263,962,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,152,323.30
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