Finding the Third Proportional to 278,919,690 and 608,060,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,919,690 and 608,060,640 is: 1,325,606,456.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,919,690 : 608,060,640 = 608,060,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,919,690/608,060,640 = 608,060,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,919,690x = 608,060,640 × 608,060,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,919,690x = 369,737,741,917,209,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,737,741,917,209,600/278,919,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,325,606,456.53
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