Finding the Third Proportional to 403,827,540 and 878,409,511.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,827,540 and 878,409,511.50 is: 1,910,724,736.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,827,540 : 878,409,511.50 = 878,409,511.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,827,540/878,409,511.50 = 878,409,511.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,827,540x = 878,409,511.50 × 878,409,511.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,827,540x = 771,603,269,893,668,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,603,269,893,668,608/403,827,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,910,724,736.34
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