Finding the Third Proportional to 98,465,386 and 214,269,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,465,386 and 214,269,308 is: 466,268,789.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,465,386 : 214,269,308 = 214,269,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,465,386/214,269,308 = 214,269,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,465,386x = 214,269,308 × 214,269,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,465,386x = 45,911,336,350,798,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,911,336,350,798,864/98,465,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,268,789.63
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