Finding the Third Proportional to 272,526,252 and 597,814,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,526,252 and 597,814,170 is: 1,311,366,443.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,526,252 : 597,814,170 = 597,814,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,526,252/597,814,170 = 597,814,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,526,252x = 597,814,170 × 597,814,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,526,252x = 357,381,781,852,788,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,381,781,852,788,928/272,526,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,311,366,443.53
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