Finding the Third Proportional to 462,451,572 and 676,313,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,451,572 and 676,313,334 is: 989,075,945.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,451,572 : 676,313,334 = 676,313,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,451,572/676,313,334 = 676,313,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,451,572x = 676,313,334 × 676,313,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,451,572x = 457,399,725,746,195,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,399,725,746,195,584/462,451,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,075,945.33
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