Finding the Third Proportional to 766,661,778 and 1,251,757,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,661,778 and 1,251,757,178 is: 2,043,790,466.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,661,778 : 1,251,757,178 = 1,251,757,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,661,778/1,251,757,178 = 1,251,757,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,661,778x = 1,251,757,178 × 1,251,757,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,661,778x = 1,566,896,032,674,523,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,566,896,032,674,523,648/766,661,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,043,790,466.20
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