Finding the Third Proportional to 273,936,270 and 586,659,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,936,270 and 586,659,552 is: 1,256,385,034.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,936,270 : 586,659,552 = 586,659,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,936,270/586,659,552 = 586,659,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,936,270x = 586,659,552 × 586,659,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,936,270x = 344,169,429,952,840,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,169,429,952,840,704/273,936,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,256,385,034.20
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