Finding the Third Proportional to 17,586,792 and 38,751,563.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,586,792 and 38,751,563.25 is: 85,387,013.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,586,792 : 38,751,563.25 = 38,751,563.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,586,792/38,751,563.25 = 38,751,563.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,586,792x = 38,751,563.25 × 38,751,563.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,586,792x = 1,501,683,654,318,750.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,683,654,318,750.50/17,586,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,387,013.98
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