Finding the Third Proportional to 264,360,816 and 572,640,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,360,816 and 572,640,480 is: 1,240,414,991.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,360,816 : 572,640,480 = 572,640,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,360,816/572,640,480 = 572,640,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,360,816x = 572,640,480 × 572,640,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,360,816x = 327,917,119,334,630,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,917,119,334,630,400/264,360,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,240,414,991.51
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