Finding the Third Proportional to 268,397,784 and 587,036,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,397,784 and 587,036,304 is: 1,283,958,522.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,397,784 : 587,036,304 = 587,036,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,397,784/587,036,304 = 587,036,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,397,784x = 587,036,304 × 587,036,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,397,784x = 344,611,622,213,980,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,611,622,213,980,416/268,397,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,283,958,522.60
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