Finding the Third Proportional to 264,336,868 and 572,598,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,336,868 and 572,598,344 is: 1,240,344,814.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,336,868 : 572,598,344 = 572,598,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,336,868/572,598,344 = 572,598,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,336,868x = 572,598,344 × 572,598,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,336,868x = 327,868,863,551,542,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,868,863,551,542,336/264,336,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,344,814.68
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