Finding the Third Proportional to 423,458,976 and 917,267,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,458,976 and 917,267,496 is: 1,986,921,300.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,458,976 : 917,267,496 = 917,267,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,458,976/917,267,496 = 917,267,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,458,976x = 917,267,496 × 917,267,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,458,976x = 841,379,659,218,109,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,379,659,218,109,952/423,458,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,986,921,300.30
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