Finding the Third Proportional to 270,457,960 and 404,094,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,457,960 and 404,094,840 is: 603,763,482.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,457,960 : 404,094,840 = 404,094,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,457,960/404,094,840 = 404,094,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,457,960x = 404,094,840 × 404,094,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,457,960x = 163,292,639,714,625,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,292,639,714,625,600/270,457,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,763,482.19
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