Finding the Third Proportional to 797,731,878 and 1,225,413,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,731,878 and 1,225,413,837 is: 1,882,385,690.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,731,878 : 1,225,413,837 = 1,225,413,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,731,878/1,225,413,837 = 1,225,413,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,731,878x = 1,225,413,837 × 1,225,413,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,731,878x = 1,501,639,071,911,062,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,639,071,911,062,528/797,731,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,882,385,690.38
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