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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,530,040 and 414,657,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,530,040 and 414,657,360 is: 640,303,506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,530,040 : 414,657,360 = 414,657,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,530,040/414,657,360 = 414,657,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,530,040x = 414,657,360 × 414,657,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,530,040x = 171,940,726,202,169,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,940,726,202,169,600/268,530,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,303,506.46

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