Finding the Third Proportional to 266,816,477 and 578,169,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,816,477 and 578,169,508 is: 1,252,846,090.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,816,477 : 578,169,508 = 578,169,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,816,477/578,169,508 = 578,169,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,816,477x = 578,169,508 × 578,169,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,816,477x = 334,279,979,980,962,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,279,979,980,962,048/266,816,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,252,846,090.09
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