Finding the Third Proportional to 272,760,242 and 598,328,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,760,242 and 598,328,272 is: 1,312,495,979.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,760,242 : 598,328,272 = 598,328,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,760,242/598,328,272 = 598,328,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,760,242x = 598,328,272 × 598,328,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,760,242x = 357,996,721,074,505,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,996,721,074,505,984/272,760,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,312,495,979.80
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