Finding the Third Proportional to 462,451,494 and 676,313,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,451,494 and 676,313,217 is: 989,075,769.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,451,494 : 676,313,217 = 676,313,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,451,494/676,313,217 = 676,313,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,451,494x = 676,313,217 × 676,313,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,451,494x = 457,399,567,488,889,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,399,567,488,889,088/462,451,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,075,769.94
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