Finding the Third Proportional to 682,051,430 and 1,478,804,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,051,430 and 1,478,804,530 is: 3,206,301,961.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,051,430 : 1,478,804,530 = 1,478,804,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,051,430/1,478,804,530 = 1,478,804,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,051,430x = 1,478,804,530 × 1,478,804,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,051,430x = 2,186,862,837,948,520,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,186,862,837,948,520,960/682,051,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,206,301,961.64
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