Finding the Third Proportional to 272,518,450 and 591,036,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,518,450 and 591,036,068 is: 1,281,834,803.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,518,450 : 591,036,068 = 591,036,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,518,450/591,036,068 = 591,036,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,518,450x = 591,036,068 × 591,036,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,518,450x = 349,323,633,676,900,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,323,633,676,900,608/272,518,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,281,834,803.03
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