Finding the Third Proportional to 238,299,080 and 514,236,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,299,080 and 514,236,592 is: 1,109,694,894.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,299,080 : 514,236,592 = 514,236,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,299,080/514,236,592 = 514,236,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,299,080x = 514,236,592 × 514,236,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,299,080x = 264,439,272,551,774,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,439,272,551,774,464/238,299,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109,694,894.97
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