Finding the Third Proportional to 561,586,734 and 1,252,225,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 561,586,734 and 1,252,225,179 is: 2,792,209,651.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,586,734 : 1,252,225,179 = 1,252,225,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,586,734/1,252,225,179 = 1,252,225,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,586,734x = 1,252,225,179 × 1,252,225,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,586,734x = 1,568,067,898,921,582,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,067,898,921,582,080/561,586,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,792,209,651.66
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