Finding the Third Proportional to 552,917,257 and 1,187,890,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,917,257 and 1,187,890,162 is: 2,552,069,082.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,917,257 : 1,187,890,162 = 1,187,890,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,917,257/1,187,890,162 = 1,187,890,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,917,257x = 1,187,890,162 × 1,187,890,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,917,257x = 1,411,083,036,976,386,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,411,083,036,976,386,304/552,917,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,552,069,082.87
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