Finding the Third Proportional to 278,919,649.13 and 608,060,543.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,919,649.13 and 608,060,543.63 is: 1,325,606,230.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,919,649.13 : 608,060,543.63 = 608,060,543.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,919,649.13/608,060,543.63 = 608,060,543.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,919,649.13x = 608,060,543.63 × 608,060,543.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,919,649.13x = 369,737,624,713,530,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,737,624,713,530,560/278,919,649.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,325,606,230.59
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