Finding the Third Proportional to 502,376,047 and 678,541,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,376,047 and 678,541,214 is: 916,481,153.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,376,047 : 678,541,214 = 678,541,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,376,047/678,541,214 = 678,541,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,376,047x = 678,541,214 × 678,541,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,376,047x = 460,418,179,096,593,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,418,179,096,593,792/502,376,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,481,153.60
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