Finding the Third Proportional to 262,367,150 and 574,158,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,367,150 and 574,158,520 is: 1,256,475,919.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,367,150 : 574,158,520 = 574,158,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,367,150/574,158,520 = 574,158,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,367,150x = 574,158,520 × 574,158,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,367,150x = 329,658,006,088,590,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,658,006,088,590,400/262,367,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,256,475,919.67
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