Finding the Third Proportional to 238,299,078 and 514,236,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,299,078 and 514,236,588 is: 1,109,694,887.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,299,078 : 514,236,588 = 514,236,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,299,078/514,236,588 = 514,236,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,299,078x = 514,236,588 × 514,236,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,299,078x = 264,439,268,437,881,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,439,268,437,881,728/238,299,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,694,887.02
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