Finding the Third Proportional to 272,894,868 and 593,603,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,894,868 and 593,603,628 is: 1,291,212,508.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,894,868 : 593,603,628 = 593,603,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,894,868/593,603,628 = 593,603,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,894,868x = 593,603,628 × 593,603,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,894,868x = 352,365,267,174,762,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,365,267,174,762,368/272,894,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,212,508.89
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