Finding the Third Proportional to 996,423,270 and 2,140,718,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,423,270 and 2,140,718,960 is: 4,599,127,503.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,423,270 : 2,140,718,960 = 2,140,718,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,423,270/2,140,718,960 = 2,140,718,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,423,270x = 2,140,718,960 × 2,140,718,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,423,270x = 4,582,677,665,703,481,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,582,677,665,703,481,344/996,423,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,599,127,503.02
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