Finding the Third Proportional to 479,791,675 and 737,146,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,791,675 and 737,146,881 is: 1,132,544,711.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,791,675 : 737,146,881 = 737,146,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,791,675/737,146,881 = 737,146,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,791,675x = 737,146,881 × 737,146,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,791,675x = 543,385,524,168,028,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,385,524,168,028,160/479,791,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,544,711.55
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