Finding the Third Proportional to 17,437,761 and 38,199,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,437,761 and 38,199,762 is: 83,681,719.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,437,761 : 38,199,762 = 38,199,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,437,761/38,199,762 = 38,199,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,437,761x = 38,199,762 × 38,199,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,437,761x = 1,459,221,816,856,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,459,221,816,856,644/17,437,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,681,719.05
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