Finding the Third Proportional to 276,969,024 and 599,899,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,969,024 and 599,899,392 is: 1,299,348,480.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,969,024 : 599,899,392 = 599,899,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,969,024/599,899,392 = 599,899,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,969,024x = 599,899,392 × 599,899,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,969,024x = 359,879,280,521,969,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,879,280,521,969,664/276,969,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,299,348,480.65
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