Finding the Third Proportional to 461,056,382 and 708,238,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,056,382 and 708,238,983 is: 1,087,941,684.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,056,382 : 708,238,983 = 708,238,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,056,382/708,238,983 = 708,238,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,056,382x = 708,238,983 × 708,238,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,056,382x = 501,602,457,040,874,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,602,457,040,874,304/461,056,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,087,941,684.84
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