Finding the Third Proportional to 568,943,859 and 1,241,262,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 568,943,859 and 1,241,262,225 is: 2,708,056,140.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,943,859 : 1,241,262,225 = 1,241,262,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,943,859/1,241,262,225 = 1,241,262,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,943,859x = 1,241,262,225 × 1,241,262,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,943,859x = 1,540,731,911,211,950,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,540,731,911,211,950,592/568,943,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,708,056,140.93
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