Finding the Third Proportional to 402,783,140.25 and 867,543,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,783,140.25 and 867,543,120 is: 1,868,576,387.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,783,140.25 : 867,543,120 = 867,543,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,783,140.25/867,543,120 = 867,543,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,783,140.25x = 867,543,120 × 867,543,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,783,140.25x = 752,631,065,059,334,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,631,065,059,334,400/402,783,140.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,868,576,387.26
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