Finding the Third Proportional to 273,936,294 and 586,659,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,936,294 and 586,659,600 is: 1,256,385,129.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,936,294 : 586,659,600 = 586,659,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,936,294/586,659,600 = 586,659,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,936,294x = 586,659,600 × 586,659,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,936,294x = 344,169,486,272,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,169,486,272,160,000/273,936,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,256,385,129.72
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