Finding the Third Proportional to 264,360,747 and 572,640,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,360,747 and 572,640,342 is: 1,240,414,717.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,360,747 : 572,640,342 = 572,640,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,360,747/572,640,342 = 572,640,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,360,747x = 572,640,342 × 572,640,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,360,747x = 327,916,961,285,876,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,916,961,285,876,992/264,360,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,414,717.42
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