Finding the Third Proportional to 268,229,741 and 410,043,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,229,741 and 410,043,284 is: 626,833,900.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,229,741 : 410,043,284 = 410,043,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,229,741/410,043,284 = 410,043,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,229,741x = 410,043,284 × 410,043,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,229,741x = 168,135,494,753,504,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,135,494,753,504,640/268,229,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,833,900.40
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