Finding the Third Proportional to 268,522,061 and 578,362,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,522,061 and 578,362,020 is: 1,245,717,483.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,522,061 : 578,362,020 = 578,362,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,522,061/578,362,020 = 578,362,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,522,061x = 578,362,020 × 578,362,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,522,061x = 334,502,626,178,480,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,502,626,178,480,384/268,522,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,245,717,483.82
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