Finding the Third Proportional to 587,535,454 and 888,859,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,535,454 and 888,859,672 is: 1,344,721,431.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,535,454 : 888,859,672 = 888,859,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,535,454/888,859,672 = 888,859,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,535,454x = 888,859,672 × 888,859,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,535,454x = 790,071,516,507,947,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,071,516,507,947,520/587,535,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,344,721,431.07
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