Finding the Third Proportional to 259,982,789 and 560,916,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,982,789 and 560,916,424 is: 1,210,184,858.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,982,789 : 560,916,424 = 560,916,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,982,789/560,916,424 = 560,916,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,982,789x = 560,916,424 × 560,916,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,982,789x = 314,627,234,712,947,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,627,234,712,947,776/259,982,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,210,184,858.48
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