Finding the Third Proportional to 638,906,940 and 981,439,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,906,940 and 981,439,290 is: 1,507,610,920.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,906,940 : 981,439,290 = 981,439,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,906,940/981,439,290 = 981,439,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,906,940x = 981,439,290 × 981,439,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,906,940x = 963,223,079,955,704,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,223,079,955,704,064/638,906,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,610,920.54
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