Finding the Third Proportional to 388,771,080 and 856,786,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,771,080 and 856,786,080 is: 1,888,212,433.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,771,080 : 856,786,080 = 856,786,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,771,080/856,786,080 = 856,786,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,771,080x = 856,786,080 × 856,786,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,771,080x = 734,082,386,881,766,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,082,386,881,766,400/388,771,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,888,212,433.09
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