Finding the Third Proportional to 268,040,132.44 and 580,588,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,040,132.44 and 580,588,722 is: 1,257,585,052.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,040,132.44 : 580,588,722 = 580,588,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,040,132.44/580,588,722 = 580,588,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,040,132.44x = 580,588,722 × 580,588,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,040,132.44x = 337,083,264,113,593,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,083,264,113,593,280/268,040,132.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,257,585,052.84
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