Finding the Third Proportional to 682,943,427 and 1,469,467,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,943,427 and 1,469,467,836 is: 3,161,807,604.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,943,427 : 1,469,467,836 = 1,469,467,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,943,427/1,469,467,836 = 1,469,467,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,943,427x = 1,469,467,836 × 1,469,467,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,943,427x = 2,159,335,721,038,522,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,335,721,038,522,880/682,943,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,161,807,604.66
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