Finding the Third Proportional to 601,869,973 and 847,565,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,869,973 and 847,565,550 is: 1,193,559,063.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,869,973 : 847,565,550 = 847,565,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,869,973/847,565,550 = 847,565,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,869,973x = 847,565,550 × 847,565,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,869,973x = 718,367,361,546,802,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,367,361,546,802,560/601,869,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,193,559,063.87
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