Finding the Third Proportional to 996,423,272 and 2,140,718,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,423,272 and 2,140,718,965 is: 4,599,127,515.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,423,272 : 2,140,718,965 = 2,140,718,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,423,272/2,140,718,965 = 2,140,718,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,423,272x = 2,140,718,965 × 2,140,718,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,423,272x = 4,582,677,687,110,671,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,582,677,687,110,671,360/996,423,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,599,127,515.27
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