Finding the Third Proportional to 264,336,856 and 572,598,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,336,856 and 572,598,320 is: 1,240,344,767.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,336,856 : 572,598,320 = 572,598,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,336,856/572,598,320 = 572,598,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,336,856x = 572,598,320 × 572,598,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,336,856x = 327,868,836,066,822,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,868,836,066,822,400/264,336,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,344,767.01
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