Finding the Third Proportional to 838,895,968 and 1,302,511,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,895,968 and 1,302,511,638 is: 2,022,344,404.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,895,968 : 1,302,511,638 = 1,302,511,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,895,968/1,302,511,638 = 1,302,511,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,895,968x = 1,302,511,638 × 1,302,511,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,895,968x = 1,696,536,567,125,443,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,696,536,567,125,443,072/838,895,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,022,344,404.84
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