Finding the Third Proportional to 266,683,647 and 400,735,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,683,647 and 400,735,476 is: 602,170,112.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,683,647 : 400,735,476 = 400,735,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,683,647/400,735,476 = 400,735,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,683,647x = 400,735,476 × 400,735,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,683,647x = 160,588,921,724,946,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,588,921,724,946,560/266,683,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,170,112.53
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