Finding the Third Proportional to 659,161,440 and 997,225,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,161,440 and 997,225,760 is: 1,508,673,226.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,161,440 : 997,225,760 = 997,225,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,161,440/997,225,760 = 997,225,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,161,440x = 997,225,760 × 997,225,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,161,440x = 994,459,216,407,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 994,459,216,407,577,600/659,161,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,508,673,226.41
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