Finding the Third Proportional to 406,495,972 and 865,428,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,495,972 and 865,428,104 is: 1,842,492,557.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,495,972 : 865,428,104 = 865,428,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,495,972/865,428,104 = 865,428,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,495,972x = 865,428,104 × 865,428,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,495,972x = 748,965,803,193,034,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 748,965,803,193,034,752/406,495,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,842,492,557.82
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