Finding the Third Proportional to 587,535,450 and 888,859,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,535,450 and 888,859,664 is: 1,344,721,416.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,535,450 : 888,859,664 = 888,859,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,535,450/888,859,664 = 888,859,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,535,450x = 888,859,664 × 888,859,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,535,450x = 790,071,502,286,192,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,071,502,286,192,896/587,535,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,344,721,416.02
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