Finding the Third Proportional to 466,462,366 and 1,079,888,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,462,366 and 1,079,888,971 is: 2,500,009,164.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,462,366 : 1,079,888,971 = 1,079,888,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,462,366/1,079,888,971 = 1,079,888,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,462,366x = 1,079,888,971 × 1,079,888,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,462,366x = 1,166,160,189,687,438,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,160,189,687,438,848/466,462,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,500,009,164.06
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