Finding the Third Proportional to 640,253,394 and 1,427,721,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,253,394 and 1,427,721,788 is: 3,183,723,074.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,253,394 : 1,427,721,788 = 1,427,721,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,253,394/1,427,721,788 = 1,427,721,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,253,394x = 1,427,721,788 × 1,427,721,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,253,394x = 2,038,389,503,929,916,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,038,389,503,929,916,928/640,253,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,183,723,074.38
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