Finding the Third Proportional to 268,397,788 and 587,036,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,397,788 and 587,036,312 is: 1,283,958,538.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,397,788 : 587,036,312 = 587,036,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,397,788/587,036,312 = 587,036,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,397,788x = 587,036,312 × 587,036,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,397,788x = 344,611,631,606,561,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,611,631,606,561,344/268,397,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,283,958,538.46
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