Finding the Third Proportional to 640,766,738 and 962,856,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,766,738 and 962,856,246 is: 1,446,848,120.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,766,738 : 962,856,246 = 962,856,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,766,738/962,856,246 = 962,856,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,766,738x = 962,856,246 × 962,856,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,766,738x = 927,092,150,461,212,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,092,150,461,212,544/640,766,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,446,848,120.35
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