Finding the Third Proportional to 266,683,146 and 400,734,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,683,146 and 400,734,711 is: 602,168,944.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,683,146 : 400,734,711 = 400,734,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,683,146/400,734,711 = 400,734,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,683,146x = 400,734,711 × 400,734,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,683,146x = 160,588,308,600,253,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,588,308,600,253,536/266,683,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,168,944.72
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