Finding the Third Proportional to 270,278,244 and 590,098,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,278,244 and 590,098,599 is: 1,288,362,508.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,278,244 : 590,098,599 = 590,098,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,278,244/590,098,599 = 590,098,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,278,244x = 590,098,599 × 590,098,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,278,244x = 348,216,356,541,762,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,216,356,541,762,816/270,278,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,362,508.90
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