Finding the Third Proportional to 273,965,560 and 401,119,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 273,965,560 and 401,119,472 is: 587,288,529.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,965,560 : 401,119,472 = 401,119,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,965,560/401,119,472 = 401,119,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,965,560x = 401,119,472 × 401,119,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,965,560x = 160,896,830,817,558,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,896,830,817,558,784/273,965,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,288,529.32
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