Finding the Third Proportional to 536,940,873 and 828,394,321.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,940,873 and 828,394,321.50 is: 1,278,049,756.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,940,873 : 828,394,321.50 = 828,394,321.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,940,873/828,394,321.50 = 828,394,321.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,940,873x = 828,394,321.50 × 828,394,321.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,940,873x = 686,237,151,893,445,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,237,151,893,445,376/536,940,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,278,049,756.32
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