Finding the Third Proportional to 552,925,603 and 1,187,906,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,925,603 and 1,187,906,879 is: 2,552,102,390.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,925,603 : 1,187,906,879 = 1,187,906,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,925,603/1,187,906,879 = 1,187,906,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,925,603x = 1,187,906,879 × 1,187,906,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,925,603x = 1,411,122,753,175,520,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,411,122,753,175,520,768/552,925,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,552,102,390.48
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