Finding the Third Proportional to 272,800,544 and 584,415,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,800,544 and 584,415,808 is: 1,251,983,708.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,800,544 : 584,415,808 = 584,415,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,800,544/584,415,808 = 584,415,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,800,544x = 584,415,808 × 584,415,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,800,544x = 341,541,836,640,292,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,541,836,640,292,864/272,800,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,251,983,708.07
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