Finding the Third Proportional to 457,830,548 and 991,663,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,830,548 and 991,663,720 is: 2,147,949,580.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,830,548 : 991,663,720 = 991,663,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,830,548/991,663,720 = 991,663,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,830,548x = 991,663,720 × 991,663,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,830,548x = 983,396,933,564,238,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,396,933,564,238,336/457,830,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,147,949,580.60
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