Finding the Third Proportional to 278,138,027 and 579,165,644.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,138,027 and 579,165,644.50 is: 1,205,994,187.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,138,027 : 579,165,644.50 = 579,165,644.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,138,027/579,165,644.50 = 579,165,644.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,138,027x = 579,165,644.50 × 579,165,644.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,138,027x = 335,432,843,769,100,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,432,843,769,100,352/278,138,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205,994,187.08
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