Finding the Third Proportional to 462,451,584 and 676,313,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,451,584 and 676,313,352 is: 989,075,972.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,451,584 : 676,313,352 = 676,313,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,451,584/676,313,352 = 676,313,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,451,584x = 676,313,352 × 676,313,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,451,584x = 457,399,750,093,475,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,399,750,093,475,904/462,451,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,075,972.32
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