Finding the Third Proportional to 278,919,694 and 608,060,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,919,694 and 608,060,648 is: 1,325,606,472.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,919,694 : 608,060,648 = 608,060,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,919,694/608,060,648 = 608,060,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,919,694x = 608,060,648 × 608,060,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,919,694x = 369,737,751,646,179,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,737,751,646,179,904/278,919,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,325,606,472.40
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