Finding the Third Proportional to 542,433,506 and 1,177,337,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,433,506 and 1,177,337,866 is: 2,555,381,323.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,433,506 : 1,177,337,866 = 1,177,337,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,433,506/1,177,337,866 = 1,177,337,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,433,506x = 1,177,337,866 × 1,177,337,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,433,506x = 1,386,124,450,717,433,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,124,450,717,433,856/542,433,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,555,381,323.95
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