Finding the Third Proportional to 401,715,956 and 870,469,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,715,956 and 870,469,124 is: 1,886,199,650.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,715,956 : 870,469,124 = 870,469,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,715,956/870,469,124 = 870,469,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,715,956x = 870,469,124 × 870,469,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,715,956x = 757,716,495,837,327,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 757,716,495,837,327,360/401,715,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,886,199,650.57
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