Finding the Third Proportional to 452,868,962 and 987,720,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 452,868,962 and 987,720,088 is: 2,154,245,607.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,868,962 : 987,720,088 = 987,720,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,868,962/987,720,088 = 987,720,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,868,962x = 987,720,088 × 987,720,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,868,962x = 975,590,972,238,727,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 975,590,972,238,727,680/452,868,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,154,245,607.67
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