Finding the Third Proportional to 541,817,872 and 1,187,148,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,817,872 and 1,187,148,638 is: 2,601,098,932.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,817,872 : 1,187,148,638 = 1,187,148,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,817,872/1,187,148,638 = 1,187,148,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,817,872x = 1,187,148,638 × 1,187,148,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,817,872x = 1,409,321,888,705,255,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,409,321,888,705,255,168/541,817,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,601,098,932.94
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