Finding the Third Proportional to 268,522,099 and 578,362,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,522,099 and 578,362,090 is: 1,245,717,609.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,522,099 : 578,362,090 = 578,362,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,522,099/578,362,090 = 578,362,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,522,099x = 578,362,090 × 578,362,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,522,099x = 334,502,707,149,168,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,502,707,149,168,128/268,522,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,245,717,609.07
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