Finding the Third Proportional to 502,376,044 and 678,541,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,376,044 and 678,541,210 is: 916,481,148.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,376,044 : 678,541,210 = 678,541,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,376,044/678,541,210 = 678,541,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,376,044x = 678,541,210 × 678,541,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,376,044x = 460,418,173,668,264,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,418,173,668,264,128/502,376,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,481,148.27
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