Finding the Third Proportional to 17,726,254 and 38,558,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,726,254 and 38,558,320 is: 83,872,432.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,726,254 : 38,558,320 = 38,558,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,726,254/38,558,320 = 38,558,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,726,254x = 38,558,320 × 38,558,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,726,254x = 1,486,744,041,222,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,744,041,222,400/17,726,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,872,432.45
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