Finding the Third Proportional to 16,202,540 and 38,247,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,202,540 and 38,247,646 is: 90,287,228.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,202,540 : 38,247,646 = 38,247,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,202,540/38,247,646 = 38,247,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,202,540x = 38,247,646 × 38,247,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,202,540x = 1,462,882,424,541,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,462,882,424,541,316/16,202,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,287,228.09
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