Finding the Third Proportional to 277,450,171 and 577,853,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,450,171 and 577,853,636 is: 1,203,512,772.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,450,171 : 577,853,636 = 577,853,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,450,171/577,853,636 = 577,853,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,450,171x = 577,853,636 × 577,853,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,450,171x = 333,914,824,638,420,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 333,914,824,638,420,480/277,450,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203,512,772.89
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