Finding the Third Proportional to 271,214,843.91 and 588,665,054.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,214,843.91 and 588,665,054.81 is: 1,277,682,820.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,214,843.91 : 588,665,054.81 = 588,665,054.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,214,843.91/588,665,054.81 = 588,665,054.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,214,843.91x = 588,665,054.81 × 588,665,054.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,214,843.91x = 346,526,546,757,403,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,526,546,757,403,648/271,214,843.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,277,682,820.62
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