Finding the Third Proportional to 406,152,586 and 618,751,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,152,586 and 618,751,887 is: 942,635,627.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,152,586 : 618,751,887 = 618,751,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,152,586/618,751,887 = 618,751,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,152,586x = 618,751,887 × 618,751,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,152,586x = 382,853,897,666,060,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,853,897,666,060,800/406,152,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,635,627.26
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