Finding the Third Proportional to 272,526,247 and 597,814,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,526,247 and 597,814,163 is: 1,311,366,436.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,526,247 : 597,814,163 = 597,814,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,526,247/597,814,163 = 597,814,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,526,247x = 597,814,163 × 597,814,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,526,247x = 357,381,773,483,390,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,381,773,483,390,592/272,526,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,311,366,436.88
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