Finding the Third Proportional to 858,285,990 and 1,853,782,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 858,285,990 and 1,853,782,128 is: 4,003,919,693.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
858,285,990 : 1,853,782,128 = 1,853,782,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
858,285,990/1,853,782,128 = 1,853,782,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
858,285,990x = 1,853,782,128 × 1,853,782,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
858,285,990x = 3,436,508,178,092,208,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,436,508,178,092,208,128/858,285,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,003,919,693.59
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