Finding the Third Proportional to 268,229,736 and 410,043,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,229,736 and 410,043,276 is: 626,833,887.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,229,736 : 410,043,276 = 410,043,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,229,736/410,043,276 = 410,043,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,229,736x = 410,043,276 × 410,043,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,229,736x = 168,135,488,192,812,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,135,488,192,812,160/268,229,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,833,887.62
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