Finding the Third Proportional to 454,876,744 and 982,382,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,876,744 and 982,382,282 is: 2,121,618,571.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,876,744 : 982,382,282 = 982,382,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,876,744/982,382,282 = 982,382,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,876,744x = 982,382,282 × 982,382,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,876,744x = 965,074,947,987,527,552 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 965,074,947,987,527,552/454,876,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,121,618,571.88
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