Finding the Third Proportional to 271,709,141 and 596,796,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,709,141 and 596,796,130 is: 1,310,834,149.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,709,141 : 596,796,130 = 596,796,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,709,141/596,796,130 = 596,796,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,709,141x = 596,796,130 × 596,796,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,709,141x = 356,165,620,782,976,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,165,620,782,976,896/271,709,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,834,149.61
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