Finding the Third Proportional to 238,686,280 and 514,099,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,686,280 and 514,099,578 is: 1,107,304,433.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,686,280 : 514,099,578 = 514,099,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,686,280/514,099,578 = 514,099,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,686,280x = 514,099,578 × 514,099,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,686,280x = 264,298,376,099,778,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,298,376,099,778,080/238,686,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,304,433.67
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