Finding the Third Proportional to 462,451,580 and 676,313,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,451,580 and 676,313,344 is: 989,075,957.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,451,580 : 676,313,344 = 676,313,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,451,580/676,313,344 = 676,313,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,451,580x = 676,313,344 × 676,313,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,451,580x = 457,399,739,272,462,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,399,739,272,462,336/462,451,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,075,957.47
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