Finding the Third Proportional to 272,894,864 and 593,603,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,894,864 and 593,603,620 is: 1,291,212,493.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,894,864 : 593,603,620 = 593,603,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,894,864/593,603,620 = 593,603,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,894,864x = 593,603,620 × 593,603,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,894,864x = 352,365,257,677,104,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,365,257,677,104,384/272,894,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,212,493.02
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