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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,449,114 and 399,673,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,449,114 and 399,673,644 is: 599,510,425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,449,114 : 399,673,644 = 399,673,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,449,114/399,673,644 = 399,673,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,449,114x = 399,673,644 × 399,673,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,449,114x = 159,739,021,708,238,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,739,021,708,238,720/266,449,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,510,425.50

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