Finding the Third Proportional to 442,036,986 and 962,495,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,036,986 and 962,495,661 is: 2,095,747,475.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,036,986 : 962,495,661 = 962,495,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,036,986/962,495,661 = 962,495,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,036,986x = 962,495,661 × 962,495,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,036,986x = 926,397,897,443,826,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 926,397,897,443,826,944/442,036,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,095,747,475.40
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