Finding the Third Proportional to 503,082,810 and 799,974,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,082,810 and 799,974,495 is: 1,272,075,252.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,082,810 : 799,974,495 = 799,974,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,082,810/799,974,495 = 799,974,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,082,810x = 799,974,495 × 799,974,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,082,810x = 639,959,192,650,505,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,959,192,650,505,088/503,082,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,272,075,252.68
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