Finding the Third Proportional to 272,623,594 and 586,817,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,623,594 and 586,817,684 is: 1,263,115,158.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,623,594 : 586,817,684 = 586,817,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,623,594/586,817,684 = 586,817,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,623,594x = 586,817,684 × 586,817,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,623,594x = 344,354,994,255,123,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,354,994,255,123,840/272,623,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,263,115,158.90
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