Finding the Third Proportional to 238,943,434 and 519,937,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 238,943,434 and 519,937,047 is: 1,131,374,603.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,943,434 : 519,937,047 = 519,937,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,943,434/519,937,047 = 519,937,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,943,434x = 519,937,047 × 519,937,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,943,434x = 270,334,532,843,080,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,334,532,843,080,224/238,943,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,374,603.26
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