Finding the Third Proportional to 269,078,436 and 421,181,243.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 269,078,436 and 421,181,243.50 is: 659,263,679.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,078,436 : 421,181,243.50 = 421,181,243.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,078,436/421,181,243.50 = 421,181,243.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,078,436x = 421,181,243.50 × 421,181,243.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,078,436x = 177,393,639,876,206,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,393,639,876,206,304/269,078,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,263,679.81
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