Finding the Third Proportional to 277,704,342 and 597,202,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,704,342 and 597,202,254 is: 1,284,281,439.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,704,342 : 597,202,254 = 597,202,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,704,342/597,202,254 = 597,202,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,704,342x = 597,202,254 × 597,202,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,704,342x = 356,650,532,182,680,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,650,532,182,680,512/277,704,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,284,281,439.80
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