Finding the Third Proportional to 272,760,241 and 598,328,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,760,241 and 598,328,270 is: 1,312,495,975.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,760,241 : 598,328,270 = 598,328,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,760,241/598,328,270 = 598,328,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,760,241x = 598,328,270 × 598,328,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,760,241x = 357,996,718,681,192,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,996,718,681,192,896/272,760,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,312,495,975.84
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