Finding the Third Proportional to 852,962,994 and 1,310,483,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,962,994 and 1,310,483,368 is: 2,013,412,855.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,962,994 : 1,310,483,368 = 1,310,483,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,962,994/1,310,483,368 = 1,310,483,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,962,994x = 1,310,483,368 × 1,310,483,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,962,994x = 1,717,366,657,804,623,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,717,366,657,804,623,360/852,962,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,013,412,855.99
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