Finding the Third Proportional to 480,631,008 and 986,741,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,631,008 and 986,741,508 is: 2,025,792,733.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,631,008 : 986,741,508 = 986,741,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,631,008/986,741,508 = 986,741,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,631,008x = 986,741,508 × 986,741,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,631,008x = 973,658,803,610,114,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 973,658,803,610,114,048/480,631,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,025,792,733.73
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