Finding the Third Proportional to 272,800,548 and 584,415,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,800,548 and 584,415,816 is: 1,251,983,723.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,800,548 : 584,415,816 = 584,415,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,800,548/584,415,816 = 584,415,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,800,548x = 584,415,816 × 584,415,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,800,548x = 341,541,845,990,945,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,541,845,990,945,856/272,800,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,251,983,723.99
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