Finding the Third Proportional to 264,336,783 and 572,598,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,336,783 and 572,598,174 is: 1,240,344,477.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,336,783 : 572,598,174 = 572,598,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,336,783/572,598,174 = 572,598,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,336,783x = 572,598,174 × 572,598,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,336,783x = 327,868,668,868,134,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,868,668,868,134,272/264,336,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,344,477.02
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