Finding the Third Proportional to 268,530,120 and 414,657,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,530,120 and 414,657,498 is: 640,303,741.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,530,120 : 414,657,498 = 414,657,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,530,120/414,657,498 = 414,657,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,530,120x = 414,657,498 × 414,657,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,530,120x = 171,940,840,647,620,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,940,840,647,620,000/268,530,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,303,741.90
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