Finding the Third Proportional to 390,861,621 and 859,188,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,861,621 and 859,188,240 is: 1,888,659,290.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,861,621 : 859,188,240 = 859,188,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,861,621/859,188,240 = 859,188,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,861,621x = 859,188,240 × 859,188,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,861,621x = 738,204,431,754,297,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 738,204,431,754,297,600/390,861,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,888,659,290.38
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