Finding the Third Proportional to 552,917,379 and 1,187,890,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,917,379 and 1,187,890,392 is: 2,552,069,508.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,917,379 : 1,187,890,392 = 1,187,890,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,917,379/1,187,890,392 = 1,187,890,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,917,379x = 1,187,890,392 × 1,187,890,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,917,379x = 1,411,083,583,405,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,411,083,583,405,913,600/552,917,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,552,069,508.03
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