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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,683,041 and 400,734,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,683,041 and 400,734,618 is: 602,168,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,683,041 : 400,734,618 = 400,734,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,683,041/400,734,618 = 400,734,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,683,041x = 400,734,618 × 400,734,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,683,041x = 160,588,234,063,605,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,588,234,063,605,920/266,683,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,168,902.31

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