Finding the Third Proportional to 268,817,380 and 422,393,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,817,380 and 422,393,668 is: 663,708,614.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,817,380 : 422,393,668 = 422,393,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,817,380/422,393,668 = 422,393,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,817,380x = 422,393,668 × 422,393,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,817,380x = 178,416,410,766,494,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,416,410,766,494,208/268,817,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,708,614.25
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