Finding the Third Proportional to 268,229,738 and 410,043,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,229,738 and 410,043,279 is: 626,833,892.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,229,738 : 410,043,279 = 410,043,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,229,738/410,043,279 = 410,043,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,229,738x = 410,043,279 × 410,043,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,229,738x = 168,135,490,653,071,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,135,490,653,071,840/268,229,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,833,892.12
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