Finding the Third Proportional to 659,161,368 and 997,225,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,161,368 and 997,225,668 is: 1,508,673,112.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,161,368 : 997,225,668 = 997,225,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,161,368/997,225,668 = 997,225,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,161,368x = 997,225,668 × 997,225,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,161,368x = 994,459,032,918,046,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,459,032,918,046,208/659,161,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,508,673,112.83
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