Finding the Third Proportional to 402,498,410 and 869,622,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,498,410 and 869,622,143 is: 1,878,871,202.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,498,410 : 869,622,143 = 869,622,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,498,410/869,622,143 = 869,622,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,498,410x = 869,622,143 × 869,622,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,498,410x = 756,242,671,595,912,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,242,671,595,912,448/402,498,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,878,871,202.49
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