Finding the Third Proportional to 488,199,444 and 736,839,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 488,199,444 and 736,839,144 is: 1,112,110,902.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488,199,444 : 736,839,144 = 736,839,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488,199,444/736,839,144 = 736,839,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488,199,444x = 736,839,144 × 736,839,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488,199,444x = 542,931,924,130,652,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,931,924,130,652,736/488,199,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,110,902.22
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