Finding the Third Proportional to 264,336,870 and 572,598,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,336,870 and 572,598,348 is: 1,240,344,822.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,336,870 : 572,598,348 = 572,598,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,336,870/572,598,348 = 572,598,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,336,870x = 572,598,348 × 572,598,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,336,870x = 327,868,868,132,329,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,868,868,132,329,088/264,336,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,344,822.62
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