Finding the Third Proportional to 587,536,158 and 888,860,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,536,158 and 888,860,757 is: 1,344,723,102.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,536,158 : 888,860,757 = 888,860,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,536,158/888,860,757 = 888,860,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,536,158x = 888,860,757 × 888,860,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,536,158x = 790,073,445,334,612,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,073,445,334,612,992/587,536,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,344,723,102.70
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