Finding the Third Proportional to 214,881,064 and 460,397,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,881,064 and 460,397,439 is: 986,433,136.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,881,064 : 460,397,439 = 460,397,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,881,064/460,397,439 = 460,397,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,881,064x = 460,397,439 × 460,397,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,881,064x = 211,965,801,837,758,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,965,801,837,758,720/214,881,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,433,136.04
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