Finding the Third Proportional to 270,109,237 and 581,168,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,109,237 and 581,168,956 is: 1,250,447,260.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,109,237 : 581,168,956 = 581,168,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,109,237/581,168,956 = 581,168,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,109,237x = 581,168,956 × 581,168,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,109,237x = 337,757,355,418,129,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,757,355,418,129,920/270,109,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,447,260.41
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