Finding the Third Proportional to 17,726,256 and 38,558,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,726,256 and 38,558,325 is: 83,872,444.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,726,256 : 38,558,325 = 38,558,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,726,256/38,558,325 = 38,558,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,726,256x = 38,558,325 × 38,558,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,726,256x = 1,486,744,426,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,744,426,805,625/17,726,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,872,444.74
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