Finding the Third Proportional to 278,460,610 and 590,115,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,460,610 and 590,115,352 is: 1,250,575,902.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,460,610 : 590,115,352 = 590,115,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,460,610/590,115,352 = 590,115,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,460,610x = 590,115,352 × 590,115,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,460,610x = 348,236,128,666,083,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,236,128,666,083,904/278,460,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,575,902.52
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