Finding the Third Proportional to 732,877,065 and 1,597,440,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,877,065 and 1,597,440,687 is: 3,481,916,504.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,877,065 : 1,597,440,687 = 1,597,440,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,877,065/1,597,440,687 = 1,597,440,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,877,065x = 1,597,440,687 × 1,597,440,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,877,065x = 2,551,816,748,483,032,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,551,816,748,483,032,064/732,877,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,481,916,504.62
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