Finding the Third Proportional to 658,917,796 and 995,129,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,917,796 and 995,129,520 is: 1,502,892,724.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,917,796 : 995,129,520 = 995,129,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,917,796/995,129,520 = 995,129,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,917,796x = 995,129,520 × 995,129,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,917,796x = 990,282,761,575,430,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 990,282,761,575,430,400/658,917,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,502,892,724.38
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