Finding the Third Proportional to 16,506,762 and 38,839,717.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,506,762 and 38,839,717.50 is: 91,388,223.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,506,762 : 38,839,717.50 = 38,839,717.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,506,762/38,839,717.50 = 38,839,717.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,506,762x = 38,839,717.50 × 38,839,717.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,506,762x = 1,508,523,655,479,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,508,523,655,479,806.25/16,506,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,388,223.53
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