Finding the Third Proportional to 262,368,018 and 607,394,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,368,018 and 607,394,781 is: 1,406,148,595.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,368,018 : 607,394,781 = 607,394,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,368,018/607,394,781 = 607,394,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,368,018x = 607,394,781 × 607,394,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,368,018x = 368,928,419,986,037,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,928,419,986,037,952/262,368,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,406,148,595.39
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