Finding the Third Proportional to 259,803,900 and 565,343,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,803,900 and 565,343,760 is: 1,230,210,812.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,803,900 : 565,343,760 = 565,343,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,803,900/565,343,760 = 565,343,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,803,900x = 565,343,760 × 565,343,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,803,900x = 319,613,566,970,937,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,613,566,970,937,600/259,803,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,230,210,812.74
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