Finding the Third Proportional to 238,326,689 and 513,173,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,326,689 and 513,173,317 is: 1,104,982,637.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,326,689 : 513,173,317 = 513,173,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,326,689/513,173,317 = 513,173,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,326,689x = 513,173,317 × 513,173,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,326,689x = 263,346,853,280,782,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,346,853,280,782,496/238,326,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,982,637.01
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