Finding the Third Proportional to 17,752,706 and 38,239,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,752,706 and 38,239,972 is: 82,370,285.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,752,706 : 38,239,972 = 38,239,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,752,706/38,239,972 = 38,239,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,752,706x = 38,239,972 × 38,239,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,752,706x = 1,462,295,458,560,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,462,295,458,560,784/17,752,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,370,285.33
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