Finding the Third Proportional to 552,200,040 and 879,083,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,200,040 and 879,083,316 is: 1,399,470,156.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,200,040 : 879,083,316 = 879,083,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,200,040/879,083,316 = 879,083,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,200,040x = 879,083,316 × 879,083,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,200,040x = 772,787,476,469,555,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,787,476,469,555,840/552,200,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,470,156.63
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