Finding the Third Proportional to 550,833,266 and 1,209,879,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,833,266 and 1,209,879,522 is: 2,657,443,818.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,833,266 : 1,209,879,522 = 1,209,879,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,833,266/1,209,879,522 = 1,209,879,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,833,266x = 1,209,879,522 × 1,209,879,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,833,266x = 1,463,808,457,754,948,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,463,808,457,754,948,608/550,833,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,657,443,818.50
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