Finding the Third Proportional to 423,458,404 and 917,265,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,458,404 and 917,265,704 is: 1,986,916,220.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,458,404 : 917,265,704 = 917,265,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,458,404/917,265,704 = 917,265,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,458,404x = 917,265,704 × 917,265,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,458,404x = 841,376,371,734,615,552 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,376,371,734,615,552/423,458,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,986,916,220.78
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