Finding the Third Proportional to 542,433,522 and 1,177,337,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,433,522 and 1,177,337,904 is: 2,555,381,413.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,433,522 : 1,177,337,904 = 1,177,337,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,433,522/1,177,337,904 = 1,177,337,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,433,522x = 1,177,337,904 × 1,177,337,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,433,522x = 1,386,124,540,195,113,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,386,124,540,195,113,216/542,433,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,555,381,413.53
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