Finding the Third Proportional to 450,724,824 and 987,856,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 450,724,824 and 987,856,560 is: 2,165,091,717.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
450,724,824 : 987,856,560 = 987,856,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
450,724,824/987,856,560 = 987,856,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
450,724,824x = 987,856,560 × 987,856,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
450,724,824x = 975,860,583,135,033,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 975,860,583,135,033,600/450,724,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,165,091,717.10
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