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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,682,867 and 400,734,346.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,682,867 and 400,734,346.50 is: 602,168,479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,682,867 : 400,734,346.50 = 400,734,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,682,867/400,734,346.50 = 400,734,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,682,867x = 400,734,346.50 × 400,734,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,682,867x = 160,588,016,464,782,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,588,016,464,782,048/266,682,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,168,479.26

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