Finding the Third Proportional to 238,298,964 and 514,236,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,298,964 and 514,236,360 is: 1,109,694,433.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,298,964 : 514,236,360 = 514,236,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,298,964/514,236,360 = 514,236,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,298,964x = 514,236,360 × 514,236,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,298,964x = 264,439,033,946,049,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,439,033,946,049,600/238,298,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,694,433.86
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