Finding the Third Proportional to 456,094,778 and 995,791,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,094,778 and 995,791,876 is: 2,174,112,724.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,094,778 : 995,791,876 = 995,791,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,094,778/995,791,876 = 995,791,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,094,778x = 995,791,876 × 995,791,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,094,778x = 991,601,460,307,599,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 991,601,460,307,599,360/456,094,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,174,112,724.24
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