Finding the Third Proportional to 400,943,848 and 637,987,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,943,848 and 637,987,110 is: 1,015,173,457.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,943,848 : 637,987,110 = 637,987,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,943,848/637,987,110 = 637,987,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,943,848x = 637,987,110 × 637,987,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,943,848x = 407,027,552,526,152,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,027,552,526,152,128/400,943,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,173,457.72
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