Finding the Third Proportional to 403,827,542 and 878,409,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,827,542 and 878,409,516 is: 1,910,724,746.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,827,542 : 878,409,516 = 878,409,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,827,542/878,409,516 = 878,409,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,827,542x = 878,409,516 × 878,409,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,827,542x = 771,603,277,799,354,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,603,277,799,354,240/403,827,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,910,724,746.45
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