Finding the Third Proportional to 264,435,556 and 575,697,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,435,556 and 575,697,032 is: 1,253,337,779.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,435,556 : 575,697,032 = 575,697,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,435,556/575,697,032 = 575,697,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,435,556x = 575,697,032 × 575,697,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,435,556x = 331,427,072,653,609,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,427,072,653,609,024/264,435,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,337,779.79
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