Finding the Third Proportional to 642,879,614 and 1,395,354,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,879,614 and 1,395,354,172 is: 3,028,581,437.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,879,614 : 1,395,354,172 = 1,395,354,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,879,614/1,395,354,172 = 1,395,354,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,879,614x = 1,395,354,172 × 1,395,354,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,879,614x = 1,947,013,265,317,805,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,947,013,265,317,805,568/642,879,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,028,581,437.20
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