Finding the Third Proportional to 272,216,944 and 597,341,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,216,944 and 597,341,792 is: 1,310,782,537.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,216,944 : 597,341,792 = 597,341,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,216,944/597,341,792 = 597,341,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,216,944x = 597,341,792 × 597,341,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,216,944x = 356,817,216,469,771,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,817,216,469,771,264/272,216,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,782,537.00
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