Finding the Third Proportional to 379,987,734 and 829,936,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,987,734 and 829,936,140 is: 1,812,674,291.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,987,734 : 829,936,140 = 829,936,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,987,734/829,936,140 = 829,936,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,987,734x = 829,936,140 × 829,936,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,987,734x = 688,793,996,478,099,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,793,996,478,099,584/379,987,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,812,674,291.42
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