Finding the Third Proportional to 454,266,376 and 986,061,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,266,376 and 986,061,380 is: 2,140,411,653.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,266,376 : 986,061,380 = 986,061,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,266,376/986,061,380 = 986,061,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,266,376x = 986,061,380 × 986,061,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,266,376x = 972,317,045,127,504,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,317,045,127,504,384/454,266,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,140,411,653.82
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