Finding the Third Proportional to 402,129,694.50 and 867,774,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,129,694.50 and 867,774,243 is: 1,872,610,123.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,129,694.50 : 867,774,243 = 867,774,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,129,694.50/867,774,243 = 867,774,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,129,694.50x = 867,774,243 × 867,774,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,129,694.50x = 753,032,136,814,223,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,032,136,814,223,104/402,129,694.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,872,610,123.33
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