Finding the Third Proportional to 264,336,860 and 572,598,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,336,860 and 572,598,328 is: 1,240,344,782.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,336,860 : 572,598,328 = 572,598,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,336,860/572,598,328 = 572,598,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,336,860x = 572,598,328 × 572,598,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,336,860x = 327,868,845,228,395,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,868,845,228,395,584/264,336,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,344,782.90
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