Finding the Third Proportional to 272,894,854 and 593,603,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,894,854 and 593,603,604 is: 1,291,212,470.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,894,854 : 593,603,604 = 593,603,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,894,854/593,603,604 = 593,603,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,894,854x = 593,603,604 × 593,603,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,894,854x = 352,365,238,681,788,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,365,238,681,788,800/272,894,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,212,470.73
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