Finding the Third Proportional to 747,317,472 and 1,605,539,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,317,472 and 1,605,539,259 is: 3,449,345,704.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,317,472 : 1,605,539,259 = 1,605,539,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,317,472/1,605,539,259 = 1,605,539,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,317,472x = 1,605,539,259 × 1,605,539,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,317,472x = 2,577,756,312,190,268,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,577,756,312,190,268,928/747,317,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,449,345,704.83
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