Finding the Third Proportional to 214,898,713.50 and 340,830,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,898,713.50 and 340,830,408 is: 540,558,689.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,898,713.50 : 340,830,408 = 340,830,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,898,713.50/340,830,408 = 340,830,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,898,713.50x = 340,830,408 × 340,830,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,898,713.50x = 116,165,367,017,446,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,165,367,017,446,464/214,898,713.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,558,689.84
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