Finding the Third Proportional to 389,797,684 and 866,747,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,797,684 and 866,747,982 is: 1,927,287,141.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,797,684 : 866,747,982 = 866,747,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,797,684/866,747,982 = 866,747,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,797,684x = 866,747,982 × 866,747,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,797,684x = 751,252,064,301,072,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 751,252,064,301,072,384/389,797,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,927,287,141.86
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