Finding the Third Proportional to 272,518,425 and 591,036,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,518,425 and 591,036,021 is: 1,281,834,716.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,518,425 : 591,036,021 = 591,036,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,518,425/591,036,021 = 591,036,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,518,425x = 591,036,021 × 591,036,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,518,425x = 349,323,578,119,512,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,323,578,119,512,448/272,518,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,281,834,716.75
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