Finding the Third Proportional to 278,318,035 and 549,610,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,318,035 and 549,610,879 is: 1,085,348,703.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,318,035 : 549,610,879 = 549,610,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,318,035/549,610,879 = 549,610,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,318,035x = 549,610,879 × 549,610,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,318,035x = 302,072,118,315,152,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,072,118,315,152,640/278,318,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,348,703.02
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