Finding the Third Proportional to 382,991,874 and 606,551,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,991,874 and 606,551,407 is: 960,606,828.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,991,874 : 606,551,407 = 606,551,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,991,874/606,551,407 = 606,551,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,991,874x = 606,551,407 × 606,551,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,991,874x = 367,904,609,333,679,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,904,609,333,679,680/382,991,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,606,828.26
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