The atom is how many times larger in volume than its nucleus?

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The discussion revolves around understanding the size comparison between a hydrogen atom and its nucleus. The hydrogen atom's diameter is approximately 1.06 x 10^-10 m, while its nucleus measures about 2.40 x 10^-15 m. Participants are trying to create a scale model where the atom's diameter is represented by the length of an American football field. There is confusion regarding the conversion process for this scale model, particularly whether to convert the atom's diameter to yards and then multiply. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proportions in visualizing atomic sizes relative to everyday objects.
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I am new to physics, so bear with as I don't know a lot yet.
I was given this problem to figure out, but have been having a difficult time.

A hydrogen atom has a diameter of approximately 1.06*10-10 m, as defined by the diameter of the spherical electron cloud around the nucleus. The hydrogen nucleus has a diameter of approximately 2.40*10-15 m. (a) For a scale model, represent the diameter of the hydrogen atom by the length of an American football field (100yds. = 300ft.), and determine the diameter of the nucleus in millimeters. (b) The atom is how many times larger in volume than its nucleus?

I know how to do all of the conversions, but am confused about representing the diameter by the length of a football field. Do I convert the diameter of the electron cloud to yards, and then multiply it by 100? What exactly do they mean ?
 
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This is a simple proportion problem and is similar to a map which represents, for example, 1 kilometer of terrain by 1 centimeter on paper.
 
Thanks Tide! That is what I thought, but it just didn't seem right on paper. I should be good then.
 
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