Finding the Third Proportional to 275,821,952 and 585,266,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,821,952 and 585,266,864 is: 1,241,878,319.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,821,952 : 585,266,864 = 585,266,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,821,952/585,266,864 = 585,266,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,821,952x = 585,266,864 × 585,266,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,821,952x = 342,537,302,096,394,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,537,302,096,394,496/275,821,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,878,319.01
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