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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,709,333.50 and 952,939,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,709,333.50 and 952,939,179 is: 2,069,919,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,709,333.50 : 952,939,179 = 952,939,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,709,333.50/952,939,179 = 952,939,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,709,333.50x = 952,939,179 × 952,939,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,709,333.50x = 908,093,078,873,193,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,093,078,873,193,984/438,709,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069,919,670.11

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