Finding the Third Proportional to 996,423,268 and 2,140,718,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,423,268 and 2,140,718,956 is: 4,599,127,495.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,423,268 : 2,140,718,956 = 2,140,718,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,423,268/2,140,718,956 = 2,140,718,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,423,268x = 2,140,718,956 × 2,140,718,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,423,268x = 4,582,677,648,577,730,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,582,677,648,577,730,048/996,423,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,599,127,495.06
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