Finding the Third Proportional to 601,823,480 and 831,583,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,823,480 and 831,583,368 is: 1,149,059,351.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,823,480 : 831,583,368 = 831,583,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,823,480/831,583,368 = 831,583,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,823,480x = 831,583,368 × 831,583,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,823,480x = 691,530,897,934,223,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,530,897,934,223,360/601,823,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,149,059,351.98
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