Finding the Third Proportional to 642,879,608 and 1,395,354,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,879,608 and 1,395,354,160 is: 3,028,581,413.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,879,608 : 1,395,354,160 = 1,395,354,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,879,608/1,395,354,160 = 1,395,354,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,879,608x = 1,395,354,160 × 1,395,354,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,879,608x = 1,947,013,231,829,305,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,947,013,231,829,305,600/642,879,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,028,581,413.38
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