Finding the Third Proportional to 682,943,430 and 1,469,467,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,943,430 and 1,469,467,842 is: 3,161,807,616.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,943,430 : 1,469,467,842 = 1,469,467,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,943,430/1,469,467,842 = 1,469,467,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,943,430x = 1,469,467,842 × 1,469,467,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,943,430x = 2,159,335,738,672,136,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,335,738,672,136,960/682,943,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,161,807,616.59
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