Finding the Third Proportional to 372,676,857 and 807,462,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,676,857 and 807,462,886 is: 1,749,495,038.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,676,857 : 807,462,886 = 807,462,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,676,857/807,462,886 = 807,462,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,676,857x = 807,462,886 × 807,462,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,676,857x = 651,996,312,267,448,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,996,312,267,448,960/372,676,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,749,495,038.45
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