Finding the Third Proportional to 264,341,178 and 572,615,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,341,178 and 572,615,541 is: 1,240,399,094.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,341,178 : 572,615,541 = 572,615,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,341,178/572,615,541 = 572,615,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,341,178x = 572,615,541 × 572,615,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,341,178x = 327,888,557,794,722,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,888,557,794,722,688/264,341,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,399,094.37
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