Finding the Third Proportional to 861,867,720 and 1,337,263,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,867,720 and 1,337,263,288 is: 2,074,881,167.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,867,720 : 1,337,263,288 = 1,337,263,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,867,720/1,337,263,288 = 1,337,263,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,867,720x = 1,337,263,288 × 1,337,263,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,867,720x = 1,788,273,101,432,570,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,788,273,101,432,570,880/861,867,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,074,881,167.88
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