Finding the Third Proportional to 508,995,100 and 778,284,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,995,100 and 778,284,060 is: 1,190,043,043.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,995,100 : 778,284,060 = 778,284,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,995,100/778,284,060 = 778,284,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,995,100x = 778,284,060 × 778,284,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,995,100x = 605,726,078,050,083,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,726,078,050,083,584/508,995,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,043,043.73
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