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Finding the Third Proportional to 397,282,153.50 and 855,281,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 397,282,153.50 and 855,281,403 is: 1,841,276,462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,282,153.50 : 855,281,403 = 855,281,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,282,153.50/855,281,403 = 855,281,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,282,153.50x = 855,281,403 × 855,281,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,282,153.50x = 731,506,278,317,648,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,506,278,317,648,384/397,282,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841,276,462.77

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