Finding the Third Proportional to 259,974,600 and 570,959,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,974,600 and 570,959,736 is: 1,253,949,501.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,974,600 : 570,959,736 = 570,959,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,974,600/570,959,736 = 570,959,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,974,600x = 570,959,736 × 570,959,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,974,600x = 325,995,020,133,189,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,995,020,133,189,696/259,974,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,949,501.73
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