Finding the Third Proportional to 461,761,578 and 693,250,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,761,578 and 693,250,299 is: 1,040,788,146.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,761,578 : 693,250,299 = 693,250,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,761,578/693,250,299 = 693,250,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,761,578x = 693,250,299 × 693,250,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,761,578x = 480,595,977,063,589,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,595,977,063,589,376/461,761,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040,788,146.87
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