Finding the Third Proportional to 271,638,389 and 589,213,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,638,389 and 589,213,161 is: 1,278,067,324.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,638,389 : 589,213,161 = 589,213,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,638,389/589,213,161 = 589,213,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,638,389x = 589,213,161 × 589,213,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,638,389x = 347,172,149,095,611,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,172,149,095,611,904/271,638,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,278,067,324.63
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