Finding the Third Proportional to 268,530,042 and 414,657,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,530,042 and 414,657,367 is: 640,303,523.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,530,042 : 414,657,367 = 414,657,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,530,042/414,657,367 = 414,657,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,530,042x = 414,657,367 × 414,657,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,530,042x = 171,940,732,007,372,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,940,732,007,372,704/268,530,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,303,523.31
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