Finding the Third Proportional to 270,278,260.50 and 590,098,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,278,260.50 and 590,098,632 is: 1,288,362,574.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,278,260.50 : 590,098,632 = 590,098,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,278,260.50/590,098,632 = 590,098,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,278,260.50x = 590,098,632 × 590,098,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,278,260.50x = 348,216,395,488,271,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,216,395,488,271,424/270,278,260.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,362,574.35
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