Finding the Third Proportional to 278,034,150 and 599,126,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,034,150 and 599,126,328 is: 1,291,036,935.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,034,150 : 599,126,328 = 599,126,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,034,150/599,126,328 = 599,126,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,034,150x = 599,126,328 × 599,126,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,034,150x = 358,952,356,902,763,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,952,356,902,763,584/278,034,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,036,935.22
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