Finding the Third Proportional to 268,529,906 and 414,657,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,529,906 and 414,657,172 is: 640,303,245.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,529,906 : 414,657,172 = 414,657,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,529,906/414,657,172 = 414,657,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,529,906x = 414,657,172 × 414,657,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,529,906x = 171,940,570,291,037,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,940,570,291,037,568/268,529,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,303,245.37
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