Finding the Third Proportional to 465,918,789 and 741,726,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,918,789 and 741,726,558 is: 1,180,802,963.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,918,789 : 741,726,558 = 741,726,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,918,789/741,726,558 = 741,726,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,918,789x = 741,726,558 × 741,726,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,918,789x = 550,158,286,842,527,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,158,286,842,527,360/465,918,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,180,802,963.59
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