Finding the Third Proportional to 256,624,264 and 598,810,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,624,264 and 598,810,644 is: 1,397,273,125.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,624,264 : 598,810,644 = 598,810,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,624,264/598,810,644 = 598,810,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,624,264x = 598,810,644 × 598,810,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,624,264x = 358,574,187,367,694,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,574,187,367,694,720/256,624,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,273,125.22
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