Finding the Third Proportional to 270,278,266 and 590,098,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,278,266 and 590,098,642 is: 1,288,362,591.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,278,266 : 590,098,642 = 590,098,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,278,266/590,098,642 = 590,098,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,278,266x = 590,098,642 × 590,098,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,278,266x = 348,216,407,290,244,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,216,407,290,244,160/270,278,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,288,362,591.80
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