Finding the Third Proportional to 271,628,601 and 588,382,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,628,601 and 588,382,554 is: 1,274,512,435.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,628,601 : 588,382,554 = 588,382,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,628,601/588,382,554 = 588,382,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,628,601x = 588,382,554 × 588,382,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,628,601x = 346,194,029,851,562,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,194,029,851,562,944/271,628,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,274,512,435.65
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