Finding the Third Proportional to 238,298,996 and 514,236,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,298,996 and 514,236,424 is: 1,109,694,561.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,298,996 : 514,236,424 = 514,236,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,298,996/514,236,424 = 514,236,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,298,996x = 514,236,424 × 514,236,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,298,996x = 264,439,099,768,307,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,439,099,768,307,776/238,298,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,694,561.06
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