Finding the Third Proportional to 555,798,752 and 817,531,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,798,752 and 817,531,824 is: 1,202,518,503.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,798,752 : 817,531,824 = 817,531,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,798,752/817,531,824 = 817,531,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,798,752x = 817,531,824 × 817,531,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,798,752x = 668,358,283,252,766,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 668,358,283,252,766,976/555,798,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,202,518,503.05
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