Finding the Third Proportional to 461,957,370 and 962,126,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,957,370 and 962,126,734 is: 2,003,838,259.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,957,370 : 962,126,734 = 962,126,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,957,370/962,126,734 = 962,126,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,957,370x = 962,126,734 × 962,126,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,957,370x = 925,687,852,277,506,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,687,852,277,506,816/461,957,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,003,838,259.53
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