Finding the Third Proportional to 264,294,552 and 579,412,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,294,552 and 579,412,824 is: 1,270,246,465.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,294,552 : 579,412,824 = 579,412,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,294,552/579,412,824 = 579,412,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,294,552x = 579,412,824 × 579,412,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,294,552x = 335,719,220,615,654,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,719,220,615,654,976/264,294,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,270,246,465.83
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