Finding the Third Proportional to 268,379,682 and 587,007,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,379,682 and 587,007,768 is: 1,283,920,292.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,379,682 : 587,007,768 = 587,007,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,379,682/587,007,768 = 587,007,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,379,682x = 587,007,768 × 587,007,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,379,682x = 344,578,119,692,341,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,578,119,692,341,824/268,379,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,283,920,292.04
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