Finding the Third Proportional to 268,529,800 and 414,657,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,529,800 and 414,657,002 is: 640,302,973.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,529,800 : 414,657,002 = 414,657,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,529,800/414,657,002 = 414,657,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,529,800x = 414,657,002 × 414,657,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,529,800x = 171,940,429,307,628,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,940,429,307,628,000/268,529,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,302,973.11
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