Finding the Third Proportional to 17,754,266 and 38,205,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,754,266 and 38,205,102 is: 82,212,906.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,754,266 : 38,205,102 = 38,205,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,754,266/38,205,102 = 38,205,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,754,266x = 38,205,102 × 38,205,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,754,266x = 1,459,629,818,830,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,459,629,818,830,404/17,754,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,212,906.96
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