Finding the Third Proportional to 638,898,176 and 955,793,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,898,176 and 955,793,280 is: 1,429,869,153.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,898,176 : 955,793,280 = 955,793,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,898,176/955,793,280 = 955,793,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,898,176x = 955,793,280 × 955,793,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,898,176x = 913,540,794,093,158,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,540,794,093,158,400/638,898,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,429,869,153.51
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