Finding the Third Proportional to 454,876,720 and 982,382,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,876,720 and 982,382,264 is: 2,121,618,606.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,876,720 : 982,382,264 = 982,382,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,876,720/982,382,264 = 982,382,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,876,720x = 982,382,264 × 982,382,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,876,720x = 965,074,912,621,765,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 965,074,912,621,765,632/454,876,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,121,618,606.07
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