Finding the Third Proportional to 577,244,978 and 1,260,299,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 577,244,978 and 1,260,299,140 is: 2,751,611,504.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,244,978 : 1,260,299,140 = 1,260,299,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,244,978/1,260,299,140 = 1,260,299,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,244,978x = 1,260,299,140 × 1,260,299,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,244,978x = 1,588,353,922,284,739,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,588,353,922,284,739,584/577,244,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,751,611,504.34
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