Finding the Third Proportional to 277,691,008 and 578,366,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,691,008 and 578,366,304 is: 1,204,603,577.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,691,008 : 578,366,304 = 578,366,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,691,008/578,366,304 = 578,366,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,691,008x = 578,366,304 × 578,366,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,691,008x = 334,507,581,602,620,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,507,581,602,620,416/277,691,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,204,603,577.23
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