Finding the Third Proportional to 462,583,926 and 634,327,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,583,926 and 634,327,686 is: 869,834,835.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,583,926 : 634,327,686 = 634,327,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,583,926/634,327,686 = 634,327,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,583,926x = 634,327,686 × 634,327,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,583,926x = 402,371,613,226,114,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,371,613,226,114,624/462,583,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,834,835.61
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