Finding the Third Proportional to 274,040,342 and 646,686,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,040,342 and 646,686,138 is: 1,526,063,491.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,040,342 : 646,686,138 = 646,686,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,040,342/646,686,138 = 646,686,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,040,342x = 646,686,138 × 646,686,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,040,342x = 418,202,961,081,355,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,202,961,081,355,072/274,040,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,526,063,491.34
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