Finding the Third Proportional to 401,663,520 and 620,672,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,663,520 and 620,672,436 is: 959,096,989.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,663,520 : 620,672,436 = 620,672,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,663,520/620,672,436 = 620,672,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,663,520x = 620,672,436 × 620,672,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,663,520x = 385,234,272,810,174,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,234,272,810,174,080/401,663,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 959,096,989.47
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