Finding the Third Proportional to 16,202,538 and 38,247,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,202,538 and 38,247,641 is: 90,287,215.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,202,538 : 38,247,641 = 38,247,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,202,538/38,247,641 = 38,247,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,202,538x = 38,247,641 × 38,247,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,202,538x = 1,462,882,042,064,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,462,882,042,064,881/16,202,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,287,215.62
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