Finding the Third Proportional to 261,918,624 and 570,338,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,918,624 and 570,338,340 is: 1,241,934,678.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,918,624 : 570,338,340 = 570,338,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,918,624/570,338,340 = 570,338,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,918,624x = 570,338,340 × 570,338,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,918,624x = 325,285,822,073,955,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,285,822,073,955,584/261,918,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,934,678.44
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