Finding the Third Proportional to 852,962,958 and 1,310,483,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,962,958 and 1,310,483,313 is: 2,013,412,771.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,962,958 : 1,310,483,313 = 1,310,483,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,962,958/1,310,483,313 = 1,310,483,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,962,958x = 1,310,483,313 × 1,310,483,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,962,958x = 1,717,366,513,651,456,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,717,366,513,651,456,000/852,962,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,013,412,771.97
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