Finding the Third Proportional to 587,930,184 and 1,283,443,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,930,184 and 1,283,443,272 is: 2,801,738,501.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,930,184 : 1,283,443,272 = 1,283,443,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,930,184/1,283,443,272 = 1,283,443,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,930,184x = 1,283,443,272 × 1,283,443,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,930,184x = 1,647,226,632,442,065,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,647,226,632,442,065,920/587,930,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,801,738,501.05
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