Finding the Third Proportional to 259,803,962 and 565,343,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,803,962 and 565,343,886 is: 1,230,211,067.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,803,962 : 565,343,886 = 565,343,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,803,962/565,343,886 = 565,343,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,803,962x = 565,343,886 × 565,343,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,803,962x = 319,613,709,437,580,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,613,709,437,580,992/259,803,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,230,211,067.52
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