Finding the Third Proportional to 640,253,393 and 1,427,721,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,253,393 and 1,427,721,786 is: 3,183,723,070.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,253,393 : 1,427,721,786 = 1,427,721,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,253,393/1,427,721,786 = 1,427,721,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,253,393x = 1,427,721,786 × 1,427,721,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,253,393x = 2,038,389,498,219,029,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,038,389,498,219,029,760/640,253,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,183,723,070.44
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