Finding the Third Proportional to 268,797,306 and 586,453,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,797,306 and 586,453,968 is: 1,279,507,825.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,797,306 : 586,453,968 = 586,453,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,797,306/586,453,968 = 586,453,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,797,306x = 586,453,968 × 586,453,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,797,306x = 343,928,256,582,945,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,928,256,582,945,024/268,797,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,507,825.81
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