Finding the Third Proportional to 17,849,974 and 38,671,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,849,974 and 38,671,110 is: 83,779,099.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,849,974 : 38,671,110 = 38,671,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,849,974/38,671,110 = 38,671,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,849,974x = 38,671,110 × 38,671,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,849,974x = 1,495,454,748,632,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,495,454,748,632,100/17,849,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,779,099.55
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