Finding the Third Proportional to 278,460,004 and 590,114,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,460,004 and 590,114,600 is: 1,250,575,436.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,460,004 : 590,114,600 = 590,114,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,460,004/590,114,600 = 590,114,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,460,004x = 590,114,600 × 590,114,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,460,004x = 348,235,241,133,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,235,241,133,160,000/278,460,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,575,436.80
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