Finding the Third Proportional to 271,495,400 and 575,567,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,495,400 and 575,567,784 is: 1,220,198,478.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,495,400 : 575,567,784 = 575,567,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,495,400/575,567,784 = 575,567,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,495,400x = 575,567,784 × 575,567,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,495,400x = 331,278,273,978,670,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,278,273,978,670,656/271,495,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,220,198,478.42
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