Finding the Third Proportional to 541,817,856 and 1,187,148,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,817,856 and 1,187,148,609 is: 2,601,098,882.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,817,856 : 1,187,148,609 = 1,187,148,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,817,856/1,187,148,609 = 1,187,148,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,817,856x = 1,187,148,609 × 1,187,148,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,817,856x = 1,409,321,819,850,635,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,409,321,819,850,635,008/541,817,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,601,098,882.67
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