Finding the Third Proportional to 608,297,979 and 1,248,843,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,297,979 and 1,248,843,606 is: 2,563,892,049.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,297,979 : 1,248,843,606 = 1,248,843,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,297,979/1,248,843,606 = 1,248,843,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,297,979x = 1,248,843,606 × 1,248,843,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,297,979x = 1,559,610,352,247,083,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,559,610,352,247,083,264/608,297,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,892,049.77
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