Finding the Third Proportional to 418,927,973 and 888,921,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,927,973 and 888,921,384 is: 1,886,198,291.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,927,973 : 888,921,384 = 888,921,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,927,973/888,921,384 = 888,921,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,927,973x = 888,921,384 × 888,921,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,927,973x = 790,181,226,932,475,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,181,226,932,475,392/418,927,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,886,198,291.50
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