Finding the Third Proportional to 400,858,758 and 838,369,417.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,858,758 and 838,369,417.50 is: 1,753,393,848.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,858,758 : 838,369,417.50 = 838,369,417.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,858,758/838,369,417.50 = 838,369,417.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,858,758x = 838,369,417.50 × 838,369,417.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,858,758x = 702,863,280,199,289,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,863,280,199,289,344/400,858,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,393,848.01
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