Finding the Third Proportional to 658,917,742 and 995,129,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,917,742 and 995,129,458 is: 1,502,892,660.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,917,742 : 995,129,458 = 995,129,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,917,742/995,129,458 = 995,129,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,917,742x = 995,129,458 × 995,129,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,917,742x = 990,282,638,179,373,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 990,282,638,179,373,824/658,917,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,502,892,660.28
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