Finding the Third Proportional to 373,688,778 and 873,105,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,688,778 and 873,105,630 is: 2,039,968,781.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,688,778 : 873,105,630 = 873,105,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,688,778/873,105,630 = 873,105,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,688,778x = 873,105,630 × 873,105,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,688,778x = 762,313,441,137,696,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,313,441,137,696,896/373,688,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,039,968,781.56
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