Finding the Third Proportional to 278,460,608 and 590,115,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,460,608 and 590,115,348 is: 1,250,575,894.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,460,608 : 590,115,348 = 590,115,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,460,608/590,115,348 = 590,115,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,460,608x = 590,115,348 × 590,115,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,460,608x = 348,236,123,945,161,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,236,123,945,161,088/278,460,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,575,894.55
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