Finding the Third Proportional to 268,086,468 and 578,516,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,086,468 and 578,516,172 is: 1,248,406,768.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,086,468 : 578,516,172 = 578,516,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,086,468/578,516,172 = 578,516,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,086,468x = 578,516,172 × 578,516,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,086,468x = 334,680,961,265,533,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,680,961,265,533,568/268,086,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,406,768.77
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