Finding the Third Proportional to 262,264,968 and 571,993,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,264,968 and 571,993,770 is: 1,247,505,053.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,264,968 : 571,993,770 = 571,993,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,264,968/571,993,770 = 571,993,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,264,968x = 571,993,770 × 571,993,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,264,968x = 327,176,872,918,812,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,176,872,918,812,928/262,264,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,247,505,053.43
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