Finding the Third Proportional to 272,526,306 and 597,814,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,526,306 and 597,814,284 is: 1,311,366,683.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,526,306 : 597,814,284 = 597,814,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,526,306/597,814,284 = 597,814,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,526,306x = 597,814,284 × 597,814,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,526,306x = 357,381,918,154,432,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,381,918,154,432,640/272,526,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,311,366,683.83
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