Finding the Third Proportional to 461,056,380 and 708,238,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,056,380 and 708,238,980 is: 1,087,941,680.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,056,380 : 708,238,980 = 708,238,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,056,380/708,238,980 = 708,238,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,056,380x = 708,238,980 × 708,238,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,056,380x = 501,602,452,791,440,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,602,452,791,440,384/461,056,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,087,941,680.35
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