Finding the Third Proportional to 272,623,702 and 586,817,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,623,702 and 586,817,918 is: 1,263,115,665.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,623,702 : 586,817,918 = 586,817,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,623,702/586,817,918 = 586,817,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,623,702x = 586,817,918 × 586,817,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,623,702x = 344,355,268,885,854,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,355,268,885,854,720/272,623,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,263,115,665.88
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