Finding the Third Proportional to 480,630,272 and 986,740,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,630,272 and 986,740,183 is: 2,025,790,395.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,630,272 : 986,740,183 = 986,740,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,630,272/986,740,183 = 986,740,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,630,272x = 986,740,183 × 986,740,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,630,272x = 973,656,188,746,873,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 973,656,188,746,873,472/480,630,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,025,790,395.38
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