Finding the Third Proportional to 274,799,524 and 592,645,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,799,524 and 592,645,796 is: 1,278,128,267.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,799,524 : 592,645,796 = 592,645,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,799,524/592,645,796 = 592,645,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,799,524x = 592,645,796 × 592,645,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,799,524x = 351,229,039,516,473,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,229,039,516,473,600/274,799,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,278,128,267.49
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