Finding the Third Proportional to 440,761,872 and 960,885,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,761,872 and 960,885,712 is: 2,094,784,985.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,761,872 : 960,885,712 = 960,885,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,761,872/960,885,712 = 960,885,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,761,872x = 960,885,712 × 960,885,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,761,872x = 923,301,351,525,746,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 923,301,351,525,746,944/440,761,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,094,784,985.23
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