Finding the Third Proportional to 272,526,234 and 597,814,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,526,234 and 597,814,133 is: 1,311,366,367.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,526,234 : 597,814,133 = 597,814,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,526,234/597,814,133 = 597,814,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,526,234x = 597,814,133 × 597,814,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,526,234x = 357,381,737,614,541,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,381,737,614,541,696/272,526,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,311,366,367.81
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