Finding the Third Proportional to 461,957,380 and 962,126,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,957,380 and 962,126,752 is: 2,003,838,291.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,957,380 : 962,126,752 = 962,126,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,957,380/962,126,752 = 962,126,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,957,380x = 962,126,752 × 962,126,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,957,380x = 925,687,886,914,069,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,687,886,914,069,504/461,957,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,003,838,291.13
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