Finding the Third Proportional to 461,973,148 and 962,160,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,973,148 and 962,160,840 is: 2,003,911,885.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,973,148 : 962,160,840 = 962,160,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,973,148/962,160,840 = 962,160,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,973,148x = 962,160,840 × 962,160,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,973,148x = 925,753,482,029,505,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,753,482,029,505,536/461,973,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,003,911,885.44
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