Finding the Third Proportional to 214,975,042 and 438,973,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,975,042 and 438,973,259 is: 896,371,598.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,975,042 : 438,973,259 = 438,973,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,975,042/438,973,259 = 438,973,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,975,042x = 438,973,259 × 438,973,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,975,042x = 192,697,522,117,081,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,697,522,117,081,088/214,975,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,371,598.88
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