Finding the Third Proportional to 738,581,932 and 1,599,727,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,581,932 and 1,599,727,284 is: 3,464,920,102.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,581,932 : 1,599,727,284 = 1,599,727,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,581,932/1,599,727,284 = 1,599,727,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,581,932x = 1,599,727,284 × 1,599,727,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,581,932x = 2,559,127,383,174,016,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,559,127,383,174,016,512/738,581,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,464,920,102.02
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