Finding the Third Proportional to 277,691,036 and 578,366,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,691,036 and 578,366,360 is: 1,204,603,689.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,691,036 : 578,366,360 = 578,366,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,691,036/578,366,360 = 578,366,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,691,036x = 578,366,360 × 578,366,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,691,036x = 334,507,646,379,649,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,507,646,379,649,600/277,691,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,204,603,689.04
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