Finding the Third Proportional to 512,500,610 and 794,228,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,500,610 and 794,228,979 is: 1,230,827,161.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,500,610 : 794,228,979 = 794,228,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,500,610/794,228,979 = 794,228,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,500,610x = 794,228,979 × 794,228,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,500,610x = 630,799,671,083,382,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,799,671,083,382,400/512,500,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,230,827,161.52
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