Finding the Third Proportional to 461,957,368 and 962,126,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,957,368 and 962,126,730 is: 2,003,838,251.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,957,368 : 962,126,730 = 962,126,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,957,368/962,126,730 = 962,126,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,957,368x = 962,126,730 × 962,126,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,957,368x = 925,687,844,580,492,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,687,844,580,492,928/461,957,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,003,838,251.54
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