Finding the Third Proportional to 397,282,176 and 855,281,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,282,176 and 855,281,440 is: 1,841,276,517.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,282,176 : 855,281,440 = 855,281,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,282,176/855,281,440 = 855,281,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,282,176x = 855,281,440 × 855,281,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,282,176x = 731,506,341,608,473,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,506,341,608,473,600/397,282,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,841,276,517.80
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