Finding the Third Proportional to 274,317,266 and 586,813,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,317,266 and 586,813,828 is: 1,255,300,017.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,317,266 : 586,813,828 = 586,813,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,317,266/586,813,828 = 586,813,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,317,266x = 586,813,828 × 586,813,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,317,266x = 344,350,468,732,013,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,350,468,732,013,568/274,317,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,255,300,017.21
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