Finding the Third Proportional to 268,613,986 and 584,520,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,613,986 and 584,520,248 is: 1,271,951,343.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,613,986 : 584,520,248 = 584,520,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,613,986/584,520,248 = 584,520,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,613,986x = 584,520,248 × 584,520,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,613,986x = 341,663,920,321,981,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,663,920,321,981,504/268,613,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,951,343.30
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