Finding the Third Proportional to 268,613,970 and 584,520,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,613,970 and 584,520,198 is: 1,271,951,201.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,613,970 : 584,520,198 = 584,520,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,613,970/584,520,198 = 584,520,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,613,970x = 584,520,198 × 584,520,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,613,970x = 341,663,861,869,959,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,663,861,869,959,232/268,613,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,951,201.46
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