Finding the Third Proportional to 576,254,044 and 1,261,797,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 576,254,044 and 1,261,797,172 is: 2,762,899,661.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,254,044 : 1,261,797,172 = 1,261,797,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,254,044/1,261,797,172 = 1,261,797,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,254,044x = 1,261,797,172 × 1,261,797,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,254,044x = 1,592,132,103,267,197,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,592,132,103,267,197,696/576,254,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,762,899,661.78
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