Finding the Third Proportional to 388,770,994 and 856,785,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,770,994 and 856,785,900 is: 1,888,212,057.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,770,994 : 856,785,900 = 856,785,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,770,994/856,785,900 = 856,785,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,770,994x = 856,785,900 × 856,785,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,770,994x = 734,082,078,438,809,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,082,078,438,809,984/388,770,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,888,212,057.40
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