Finding the Third Proportional to 17,801,750 and 38,122,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,801,750 and 38,122,924 is: 81,641,261.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,801,750 : 38,122,924 = 38,122,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,801,750/38,122,924 = 38,122,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,801,750x = 38,122,924 × 38,122,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,801,750x = 1,453,357,334,309,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,453,357,334,309,776/17,801,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,641,261.92
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